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4KS Forklift Training Shortlisted for Three Archies Awards 2025!

4KS Forklift Training Shortlisted for Three Archies Awards 2025!

At 4KS Forklift Training, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for not one, not two – but three major categories at the UKMHA Archies Awards 2025!

Our Commitment to Excellence

This year, we’ve been recognised for our exceptional service, training delivery, and instructor excellence in the following categories:

  • Training Provider of the Year
  • Customer Service Excellence Award
  • Rising Star Award for Aqib Khalil

This triple recognition from the UK’s leading materials handling industry body is a powerful reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion shown by our entire team over the past 12 months.

To be shortlisted again for Training Provider of the Year is an incredible achievement, and adding Customer Service Excellence and a Rising Star nomination for Aqib makes it even more special. It’s a real team victory.

Sheikh Miah, Director, 4KS Forklift Training

A Year of Momentum

Following our 2024 win as Training Provider of the Year, we’ve continued to build momentum – expanding partnerships, supporting employment schemes, introducing new training innovations, and delivering even more accredited MHE training across the UK. Our team now delivers training at both our Birmingham and Peterborough centres as well as onsite nationwide.

We’re particularly proud that this year, the Archies have recognised our candidate-focused service and instructor development, with the shortlist for the Customer Service Excellence Award and Rising Star Award for Aqib Khalil.

Rising Star Recognition: Aqib Khalil

We’re especially proud that Aqib, one of our talented AITT, RTITB and FAIB-certified instructors, has been named a finalist for the Rising Star Award. In the past year alone, Aqib has led high-profile training across the UK, including for clients like Alliance Automotive Logistics.

His ability to train with clarity, compassion, and confidence has made him a standout member of the 4KS team and a future leader in our industry.



What’s Next

The UKMHA Archies Award ceremony takes place later this year on Wednesday, 10th September, at Vox Conference Centre, NEC, and we’ll be there to represent our team, our candidates, and the partners who trust us to deliver accredited training every day.

Whether we bring home one trophy or three, being recognised as a finalist across these categories is already an incredible milestone.

We want to thank all our staff, partners, and the thousands of candidates who’ve trained with us. You are the reason we keep raising the bar.

Want to see more?
Explore our weekly training roundup blogs to see what’s been happening at our centres and onsite locations nationwide.

Want to book your training?
Contact us today and find out why 4KS Forklift Training is setting the standard in accredited MHE training.

About 4KS Forklift Training Ltd:

4KS Forklift Training Ltd is a leading provider of high-quality MHE training programs, accredited by RTITB and AITT. With training centres in Birmingham and Peterborough, we offer customisable training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our mission is to improve workplace safety and efficiency through exceptional training.

Related:

Read about our Archies 2024 win for Training Provider of the Year.

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