How long will my Forklift Training course last?

If you are an experienced forklift driver but without any official training or certification, the course can take up to 2 or 3 days to complete however this depends on the amount of people doing the course. If you have no experience then the forklift training course can take up to 2-3 days for an individual, it can take up to 4 days for 2 persons, and 5 days for 3 persons.

Do part-time operators require the same training as full-time operators?

It is a legal requirement that all operators require the same amount of training. It is imperative that part-time operators are fully trained in the operation of any type of lift truck.

How often should you undergo forklift refresher training?

The Health & Safety Executive recommends that all operators of forklift trucks should have periodic refresher training every 3 – 5 years.

Can forklift training be completed at our company premises?

Yes, we believe that the working environment is the best place for your operators to have their forklift training. As they can have job specific training which would be beneficial for any organisation as the operators will already have insight of what would be expected of them in their job roles.

How often should operators inspect their forklift?

Operators should inspect their forklift before operating the truck every day before they start their shifts.

Does Jobcentre pay for forklift Licence?

There are certain criteria to be met before the job centre can accept your training request. If you have been out of work for more than six consecutive months, the job centre could allocate the training course for individual and often these courses are funded by the Jobcentres.

How much is forklift training in the UK?

4KS Forklift Training Ltd, we pride ourselves on offering highly competitive prices for all our forklift training courses in Birmingham. It will cost you between £100 - £300. The course duration could be 3-5 days. Novice, Conversion, Refresher Course – wanting to expand your ability driving other kinds of trucks you are not familiar with, then, conversion course is the one you require. We can guarantee affordable and accessible courses for all. Get in touch for your free quote today!

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Forklift Training Birmingham, West Midlands
…with instructors that are fully trained, RTITB accredited and certified
4KS Forklift Training Centre
…combining theory and practical exercises in accordance with HSE Guidelines
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…on site at company premises including weekends!

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Forklift Training Birmingham

4KS Forklift Training Ltd provides RTITB accredited forklift truck training both at our fully approved and accredited training centre in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands for candidates who are looking to build their forklift operator career. We also offer on site training facilities at company premises for companies who want their employees trained on site. We at 4KS travel nationwide for On Site Training. We offer competitive prices including courses on the weekend too at no extra cost. We are very flexible with our working hours as we aim to work around our client’s timings.

We use the latest FLT training methods & techniques combining theory and practical exercises in accordance with Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Guidelines and we continually achieve high success rates. View some of our forklift training videos to get a feel of how our training sessions are conducted.

Forklift Training Courses

All forklift training courses are offered on a maximum three delegates to one instructor ratio and we cater for all skill levels of operator on all types of trucks such as Counter Balance, Reach Truck, Pallet Truck, Telescopic Handler, Pivot Steer and Lover level order picker. We provide courses for complete novices, semi-experienced operators, refreshers and conversion courses and up to three delegates of similar ability can be trained at the same time. We can also provide bespoke courses to suit your exact site requirements.

Forklift Training Centre in Birmingham

4KS Forklift Training now has a very well built and designed forklift training centre fully accredited by RTITB. Our training centre comes with:

Fully qualified and experienced RTITB Instructors.
Plenty of racking bays and weighted loads which replicate normal working conditions.
A fully equipped area large enough to run a two course lay out with up to 6 candidates.
Counterbalance lift truck.
Reach Truck.
Good lighting and heating facilities available.
Tea/Coffee provided.

We also have a fully equipped battery charging area. This is where the forklift trainees/ candidates learn about safe battery care procedures for either standard wet cells or auto fill systems.

Book your forklift training course online today.

On-Site Training

Getting your forklift training on site has the advantage of operators being familiar with the actual equipment and types of loads they will be using in their daily working environment. Also, companies could save huge amount of money on travel costs and time. The benefits for companies to train their employees on forklift licenses is that they will then comply with the health and safety legislation also training would then result in workforce being more competent in their job roles and also more efficient in what they are doing on a regular basis. To Book a FLT License today visit our forklift training company bookings section for more details on accredited and non-accredited FLT course (in-house license).

Become a Forklift Instructor

At 4KS Forklift Training we are proud to announce that we are fully qualified and accredited to deliver the Forklift Instructor’s course at our training centre situated in Birmingham, West Midlands. Our qualified instructors use all the latest training methods as well as adapting latest techniques and health and safety knowledge. We have a very high pass rate which is currently sitting at 98% which is an unbelievable achievement and we thank our instructors for putting the hard work day in and out and providing our candidates with the highest level of training. Read more.

Fully RTITB Standards Approved

4KS Forklift Training Ltd has registered, accredited RTITB certified instructors to ensure that our trainees are provided with onsite training at nominated workshops or warehouses. This allows reduced training costs and leaves our trainees with an experience to remember.

*Our instructors are qualified to deliver any forklift training within nominated premises and your premises*

*Any premises used are fully complying with HSE standard*

*Prices are based on maximum, Instructor: Candidate training Ratio of 3:1:1 Prices are per candidate. All prices are subject to change*

Forklift Training Birmingham, RTITB Accredited

Forklift Training Videos:

View some of our forklift training session videos to get a feel and insight of how our training is conducted both on site as well as at our training centre in which is in Birmingham.