RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Middlesborough
RTITB accredited forklift training in Middlesborough, North East, 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 Middlesborough sits well inside that.
Two ways to train in Middlesborough
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training can run on your own premises in Middlesborough. 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 Middlesborough, 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 |
The day rate is £360, ex VAT. A course for one experienced operator can be done in a day; a group of novices takes longer, and we give you the length and the total up front. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Middlesborough
Do operators in Middlesborough need a forklift licence?
"Forklift licence" is how most people in Middlesborough search for this, and it is worth knowing what the law actually asks for. There is no forklift licence in UK law. What the law requires is that every operator is trained, assessed and authorised by their employer, and a certificate from an accredited course is how that training is evidenced. 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 Middlesborough
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Middlesborough:
- TS1
- TS2
- TS4
- TS5
- TS3
Forklift training in Middlesborough: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Middlesborough?
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.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Middlesborough?
We do. An instructor travels to your Middlesborough site and trains your team on your own equipment, provided there is a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking and somewhere for the theory work.
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Middlesborough?
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.
How much does forklift training cost in Middlesborough?
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.
