Part of our forklift training across the UK.
RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Somerset
RTITB accredited forklift training across Somerset, delivered by our instructors on your site or at our centres in Purfleet, Chatham and Portsmouth. On your site, we train your operators on your own trucks, anywhere in the county. Courses, prices and centres for the whole UK are on our main forklift training page.
Two ways to train in Somerset
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training on your own site in Somerset 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.
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 Somerset
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 Somerset, 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.
Courses in Somerset 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 Somerset
How to book forklift training in Somerset
- 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 anywhere in Somerset, 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 Somerset need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Somerset, this is what you need. Strictly, no such licence exists. Employers have to make sure every operator is trained, assessed and authorised, and the certificate from an accredited course is the record of it. 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.
Forklift training in Somerset: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Somerset?
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?
It is. We are RTITB accredited, RTITB is one of the accrediting bodies recognised by the HSE, and every candidate who passes receives nationally recognised certification.
Do you train on site in Somerset?
Yes. Our instructors come to your premises in Somerset and train your operators on your own trucks. You need the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a suitable area for the theory part of the course.
Where is your nearest training centre to Somerset?
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.
What does forklift training cost?
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).