WHAT DEFINES OUR SERVICE:
On-site training reduces downtime
Training is delivered at your workplace, keeping disruption to operations to a minimum.
Real-world operational risk focus
Courses are built around the risks your operators face every day, improving safety where it matters most.
Rtitb-accredited for legal compliance
All training meets RTITB standards, helping you stay fully compliant with UK regulations.
FORKLIFT, REACH TRUCK AND PALLET TRUCK TRAINING
Award Forklift Training offers novice forklift training designed to build confidence and competence for new operators. We also provide refresher forklift training to keep experienced operators up to date with safety standards and best practices. Our courses are tailored to reflect real workplace conditions, ensuring operators are prepared for the challenges they face every day. From counterbalance forklifts and reach trucks to telescopic handlers and pallet truck training, we deliver hands-on support using your equipment, making it practical and relevant. Instruction on selected forklift attachments is also provided where appropriate. All training is structured to reflect how equipment is actually used in the workplace, not just idealised test conditions. With safety and compliance at the forefront, our training helps businesses meet legal obligations while creating a safer working environment.
PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES
Our novice forklift training goes beyond the basics, addressing real operational risks such as load stability, pedestrian segregation, and restricted spaces. We focus on pre-use inspections, safe operating practices, and accident prevention, ensuring operators are fully equipped to manage workplace hazards. By using your site and equipment, we make training directly relevant to your operations, reducing downtime and improving effectiveness. Certification is only issued when operators meet the required RTITB standards, guaranteeing competence and safety. Learn more about us our commitment to safety and compliance.
Some of the training categories we offer include:
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Counterbalance training: Ensures the forklift user understands how to counterbalance the front and rear weight on the forklift and it's load.
Combilift training: Specific training in how to operate a multi-directional forklift.
Side loader training: We teach operators how to use machines where the forks load from the side rather than the front.
VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) training: Ideal training for your operators to learn how to handle forklifts, side loaders or any high-lift trucks in a restricted space, like a warehouse.
Telehandler training: Training that teaches how to safely use telescoping handlers to manoeuvre and loft loads.
PROFESSIONAL PLANT OPERATOR TRAINING
Our plant operator training delivers practical, safety-focused instruction across a wide range of materials handling equipment. All training is designed around real workplace conditions, not just test scenarios, ensuring operators can manage site-specific risks such as load stability, pedestrian movement, restricted spaces, and yard operations. From small operations to large scale organisations, we work with a range of clients in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, and construction. We specialise in on-site training using your own equipment to maximise relevance and minimise downtime. We build confident, competent operators who meet legal requirements and perform safely in demanding working environments.
