Part of our forklift training across the UK.
RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Reading
RTITB accredited forklift training in Reading, 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 Reading sits well inside that. Courses, prices and centres for the whole UK are on our main forklift training page.
Two ways to train in Reading
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For Reading 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.
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
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 Reading, and what they cost
| Course | Who it is for | 1 operator | 2 operators | 3 operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | No previous experience. Takes a new operator through to certification. | 3 days£1,080 | 4 days£1,440 | 5 days£1,800 |
| Refresher | Already certified. Brings an operator back up to date and re-proves competence. | 1 day£360 | 1 day£360 | 1 day£360 |
| Conversion | Certified on one type of truck, moving to another. | 1 day£360 | 2 days£720 | 2 days£720 |
Fees shown are the training fee, ex VAT. Pallet trucks, stackers and access platforms take 1 to 2 days. If you choose national rather than in-house certification, a certificate and registration fee is added for each candidate.
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 Reading
How to book forklift training in Reading
- Tell us the truck, how many operators, and their experience. Those three things decide whether it is a novice, refresher or conversion course, and how many days it takes.
- Choose where it runs. For a business, that can be on your own site in Reading, or places on a course at our Cosham training centre. If you are booking for yourself rather than through an employer, you train at one of our three centres.
- We confirm the length and the total before anything is booked. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Not sure which course you need?
Course finderDo operators in Reading need a forklift licence?
Most people in Reading 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. On a reach truck, the reach truck licence course page gives the course lengths and prices.
Where we train around Reading
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Reading:
- RG1
- RG30
- RG6
- RG4
- RG2
- RG5
Also covered from this page: Berkshire.
Forklift training in Reading: common questions
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Reading?
Our South Coast Centre at Cosham, Portsmouth (PO6 3TJ). Courses also run at our Head Office South East in Purfleet. Access platform (MEWP) and telehandler courses run from our Purfleet and Kent centres.
How much does forklift training cost in Reading?
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. On a counterbalance or reach truck, one novice takes 3 days (£1,080), three novices 5 days (£1,800), and a refresher for up to three operators 1 day (£360).
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Reading?
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. Acclaim is an RTITB accredited training provider, and RTITB is one of the accrediting bodies recognised by the HSE. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Reading?
Yes, and for a Reading 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.