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RTITB accredited operator training

Forklift Training in Scunthorpe

RTITB accredited forklift training in Scunthorpe, Yorkshire, 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 Scunthorpe sits well inside that.

Two ways to train in Scunthorpe

On your site

Our instructor comes to you

Training can run on your own premises in Scunthorpe. 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.

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

Head Office South East, Purfleet, Essex · RM15 4YD

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 Scunthorpe, and what they cost

CourseWho it is forLength
NoviceNo previous experience. Takes a new operator through to certification.3 to 5 days
RefresherAlready certified. Brings an operator back up to date and re-proves competence.1 to 2 days
ConversionCertified on one type of truck, moving to another.1 to 3 days

Courses in Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe

Do operators in Scunthorpe need a forklift licence?

Most people in Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe

Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Scunthorpe:

  • DN15

Forklift training across Yorkshire

Forklift training in Scunthorpe: common questions

How much does forklift training cost in Scunthorpe?

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 Scunthorpe?

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 our courses are recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.

Can you run forklift training at our site in Scunthorpe?

We do. An instructor travels to your Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe?

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.

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