RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Purfleet
RTITB accredited forklift training in Purfleet, Essex: on your own site, or at our Purfleet training centre, here in Purfleet. Novice, refresher and conversion courses, ending in nationally recognised certification.
Two ways to train in Purfleet
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training on your own site in Purfleet means your operators are assessed on your own trucks, in your own racking and your own yard, which is exactly where the certificate needs to count.
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
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 Purfleet, 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 Purfleet 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 Purfleet
Do operators in Purfleet need a forklift licence?
Most people in Purfleet looking for a forklift licence are really looking for this training. 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 Purfleet
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Purfleet:
- RM19
- RM20
- RM15
- DA8
Forklift training in Purfleet: common questions
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Purfleet?
Our Head Office South East at Purfleet, Essex (RM15 4YD), here in Purfleet. 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 Purfleet?
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 Purfleet?
Yes, and for a Purfleet 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.
