RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in North East
RTITB accredited forklift training across North East. Our instructors train your operators on your own site, on your own trucks, anywhere in the county, and scheduled courses run at our accredited centres in Purfleet, Chatham and Cosham.
Two ways to train in North East
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For North East 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.
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.
Our nearest centre to North East
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 North East, 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 North East
Do operators in North East need a forklift licence?
"Forklift licence" is how most people in North East search for this, and it is worth knowing what the law actually asks for. 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.
Forklift training in towns across North East
Each has its own page with its nearest training centre and the postcodes we cover.
- Forklift training Aycliffe
- Forklift training Berwick
- Forklift training Billingham
- Forklift training Darlington
- Forklift training Gateshead
- Forklift training Grimsby
- Forklift training Hartlepool
- Forklift training Middlesborough
- Forklift training Newcastle
- Forklift training Newton Aycliffe
- Forklift training Peterlee
- Forklift training South Shields
- Forklift training Stockton
- Forklift training Sunderland
Forklift training in North East: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in North East?
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.
Can you run forklift training at our site in North East?
Yes, and for a North East 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 your nearest training centre to North East?
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 North East?
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.
