RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Maidstone
RTITB accredited forklift training in Maidstone, Kent: on your own site, or at our Chatham training centre, under 10 miles from the town. Novice, refresher and conversion courses, ending in nationally recognised certification.
Two ways to train in Maidstone
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training can run on your own premises in Maidstone. 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.
You will need three things in place: the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and somewhere suitable for the theory part of the course. If you are not sure your site qualifies, we will talk it through.
At our centre
Chatham 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 Maidstone, 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone
Do operators in Maidstone need a forklift licence?
Most people in Maidstone 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.
Where we train around Maidstone
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Maidstone:
- ME14
- ME15
- ME16
Forklift training in Maidstone: common questions
Is the training accredited?
Yes. Acclaim is an RTITB accredited training provider, and our courses are recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Do you train on site in Maidstone?
Yes, and for a Maidstone 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 Maidstone?
Our Southern Service Centre at Chatham, Kent (ME5 8RZ), under 10 miles from Maidstone. Courses also run at our Head Office South East in Purfleet. 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 Maidstone?
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.
