RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Leeds
RTITB accredited forklift training in Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 Leeds sits well inside that.
Two ways to train in Leeds
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training can run on your own premises in Leeds. Operators learn on the trucks they will drive every day, in the aisles and yards they actually work in, and nobody loses a day to travelling.
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
Purfleet 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 Chatham training centre also runs courses, if its dates suit you better.
Forklift courses in Leeds, and what they cost
| Course | Who it is for | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | No previous experience. Takes a new operator through to certification. | 3 to 5 days |
| Refresher | Already certified. Brings an operator back up to date and re-proves competence. | 1 to 2 days |
| Conversion | Certified on one type of truck, moving to another. | 1 to 3 days |
Courses in Leeds are charged at £360 per training day, ex VAT. How many days depends on the type of truck and the number of candidates, and we set that out before you book. Candidates finish with nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Leeds
Do operators in Leeds need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Leeds, this is what you need. 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.
Where we train around Leeds
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Leeds:
- LS1
- LS2
- LS3
- LS11
- LS4
- LS7
Forklift training in Leeds: common questions
Do you train on site in Leeds?
Yes, and for a Leeds business it is often the simpler option. We bring the instructor; you provide the trucks, a training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a space for the theory session.
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Leeds?
Our Head Office South East at Purfleet, Essex (RM15 4YD). Courses also run at our Southern Service Centre in Chatham. All three of our centres are RTITB accredited.
What does forklift training cost?
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. A novice course runs 3 to 5 days and a refresher 1 to 2, depending on the truck and how many people are being trained.
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Leeds?
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?
It is. We are RTITB accredited, the courses are recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI, and every candidate who passes receives nationally recognised certification.
