RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Newbury
RTITB accredited forklift training in Newbury, Berkshire, 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 Newbury sits well inside that.
Two ways to train in Newbury
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For Newbury employers, on-site training is usually the better choice: no travel, and every operator trained on the machine and in the space they use day to day.
What your site needs: the right trucks, a marked-out training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a room for the theory session. Not sure you have all three? Ask us and we will tell you.
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 Newbury, 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 |
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 Newbury
Do operators in Newbury need a forklift licence?
"Forklift licence" is how most people in Newbury 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 Newbury
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Newbury:
- RG14
- RG20
Forklift training in Newbury: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Newbury?
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, recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI, and finishing in certification that is recognised across the UK.
Do you train on site in Newbury?
We do. An instructor travels to your Newbury 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 Newbury?
Our South Coast Centre at Cosham, Portsmouth (PO6 3TJ). 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.
