Part of our forklift training across the UK.
RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Guildford
RTITB accredited forklift training in Guildford, Surrey, delivered on your own site by our instructors, on the trucks your operators actually use. Acclaim trains operators the length and breadth of the UK, and Guildford sits well inside that. Courses, prices and centres for the whole UK are on our main forklift training page.
Two ways to train in Guildford
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training on your own site in Guildford means your operators are assessed on your own trucks, in your own racking and your own yard, which is exactly where the certificate needs to count.
Before we come out, check you have the equipment the course covers, an area set aside with racking and bulk stacking to train in, and a quiet space for the theory. We can talk you through any of it.
At our centre
Cosham training centre
Scheduled courses run at our three RTITB accredited centres through the year, and each centre's accreditation certificate is published on the course pages. Our Purfleet training centre also runs courses, if its dates suit you better.
Forklift courses in Guildford, and what they cost
| Course | Who it is for | 1 operator | 2 operators | 3 operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | No previous experience. Takes a new operator through to certification. | 3 days£1,080 | 4 days£1,440 | 5 days£1,800 |
| Refresher | Already certified. Brings an operator back up to date and re-proves competence. | 1 day£360 | 1 day£360 | 1 day£360 |
| Conversion | Certified on one type of truck, moving to another. | 1 day£360 | 2 days£720 | 2 days£720 |
Fees shown are the training fee, ex VAT. Pallet trucks, stackers and access platforms take 1 to 2 days. If you choose national rather than in-house certification, a certificate and registration fee is added for each candidate.
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. The length depends on the truck and on how many people are being trained, and we confirm both when you book. Every course ends in full, nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Guildford
How to book forklift training in Guildford
- Tell us the truck, how many operators, and their experience. Those three things decide whether it is a novice, refresher or conversion course, and how many days it takes.
- Choose where it runs. For a business, that can be on your own site in Guildford, or places on a course at our Cosham training centre. If you are booking for yourself rather than through an employer, you train at one of our three centres.
- We confirm the length and the total before anything is booked. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Not sure which course you need?
Course finderDo operators in Guildford need a forklift licence?
Most people in Guildford looking for a forklift licence are really looking for this training. UK law does not issue a forklift licence. It puts the duty on the employer: operators must be trained, assessed and authorised, and an accredited training certificate is the evidence that they were. Our guide to the forklift licence sets out exactly what is required, and am I legally liable? covers where the responsibility sits. On a reach truck, the reach truck licence course page gives the course lengths and prices.
Where we train around Guildford
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Guildford:
- GU1
- GU4
- GU2
- GU3
Also covered from this page: Surrey.
Forklift training in Guildford: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Guildford?
There is no forklift licence in UK law. Employers must make sure operators are trained, assessed and authorised, and a certificate from an accredited course is how that is evidenced.
Is the training accredited?
Yes: RTITB accredited (RTITB is one of the accrediting bodies recognised by the HSE), and finishing in certification that is recognised across the UK.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Guildford?
Yes. Our instructors come to your premises in Guildford and train your operators on your own trucks. You need the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a suitable area for the theory part of the course.
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Guildford?
Our South Coast Centre at Cosham, Portsmouth (PO6 3TJ). Courses also run at our Head Office South East in Purfleet. Access platform (MEWP) and telehandler courses run from our Purfleet and Kent centres.
How much does forklift training cost in Guildford?
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. On a counterbalance or reach truck, one novice takes 3 days (£1,080), three novices 5 days (£1,800), and a refresher for up to three operators 1 day (£360).