Forklift Training Courses
Forklift Training We Offer From Warehouse To CPCS
Practical forklift training across London, from Dagenham to Slough and Dartford. Choose the right course for your experience level and the truck you need to operate.
Forklift Training In London: Which Course Do I Need?
| Your experience | Recommended training | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New to forklifts | Novice course | 3 days |
| Some previous experience | Experienced course | 2 days |
| Need to renew | Refresher course | 1 day |
- Counterbalance — standard warehouse and loading work
- Reach Truck — high-racking warehouse work
- PPT / Stacker — pedestrian-operated warehouse equipment
- On-site training — train your team at your London premises
Forklift Training Courses
Forklift Training We Offer From Warehouse To CPCS
Explore our range of accredited training courses
Counterbalance Training
1–3 day counterbalance forklift course tailored to your experience. The most commonly used forklift in UK warehouses.
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Reach Truck Training
1-3 day reach truck course for warehouses with high racking. Essential for narrow aisle operations.
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Telescopic Handler Training
CPCS A17C telescopic handler training for construction site telehandler operation.
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Forward Tipping Dumper
CPCS forward tipping dumper training for construction site earthmoving operations.
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Hoist Training CPCS A20
CPCS A20 hoist training for construction site material and passenger hoists.
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Pivot Steer (Bendy)
Specialist VNA articulated forklift training for very narrow aisle warehouse operations.
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Sideloader Training
Sideloader forklift training for handling long loads — timber, steel, pipes and building materials.
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Combilift Training
Multi-directional Combilift forklift training for long loads in confined spaces.
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Moffett Training
Vehicle mounted lift truck (Moffett) training for delivery drivers and logistics operators.
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PPT, Stacker & LLOP
Powered pallet truck, stacker and LLOP training — the ideal entry-level warehouse qualification.
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IPAF Training
Cherry picker, scissor lift & boom lift IPAF training. PAL Card valid 5 years.
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Which Forklift Licence Level?
To be able to drive a forklift, forklift training is required and is mandatory for health & safety. Once you have completed your training course you will obtain a forklift licence that can be presented to your employer upon obtaining employment.
We at Direct Training provide the counterbalance training course for warehouses, reach truck training courses for warehouses, and telescopic handler training courses which are CPCS accredited for the construction sites at our forklift training in London facility.
Becoming a qualified forklift operator is a 3 day operation at our London-based training centre and requires the operator to have the knowledge to ensure that they can operate a forklift safely. A trained and certified operator ensures that the forklifts in operation are used safely and for the specified tasks they were designed to be used for. In addition, the qualified forklift drivers' productivity is higher because they can safely move the forklifts at a much faster speed at the same time ensuring the safety of other workers.
Novice Forklift Course
The novice forklift training course is for those individuals that have never driven a forklift before. This is an introductory level to forklift driver training and will involve learning everything from start to finish. The Novice course includes your theory and practical training and the relevant tests.
Experienced Forklift Course
This level is for those forklift drivers who have already completed a novice level of the forklift training course and holds a forklift licence. On the experienced training course, you will be trained on more about the daily safety checks, a general recap of daily operational skills.
Refresher Forklift Course
Forklift refresher training is recommended for any operator that has completed either a novice or experienced training course in the last 3 years. The course consists of elements from the novice and experienced training course ensuring you are refreshed on operating.
In-House Forklift Course For Businesses
Direct Training can provide training on business sites where required. We can also accommodate groups of up to 30 in a weekly session. Ranging from novice to experienced and from manual handling all the way to cranes, diggers, dumpers, and warehouse forklifts.
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Why Train With Forklift Training London
Direct Training offers a wide variety of forklift courses, covering up to 68 areas within London from Dagenham to Slough to Dartford.
Our Forklift Training London courses are tailored to help you, as a private individual or as a corporate client, with our efficient training services you obtain your forklift driving license & qualifications easily and quickly.
Our forklift training facilities are easy to reach by public transport, and there is FREE PARKING for all of our trainees.
Our extensive training sector experience and accreditations give our customers the advantage and assurance that the service they receive from our forklift training company is always of the highest standard, ensuring we meet compliance with the latest best practice and legal requirements for forklift truck training. Direct Training is a UK based company with over 13 years of experience and a team of fully accredited trainers, who are qualified and registered to deliver forklift courses on a range of lift trucks from a small counterbalance lift trucks, right through to larger earthmoving machinery such as the telescopic handler, forward tipping dumper training, loading shovel training, and 360 training courses.
Start your forklift training today with Direct Training and pass in no time with employment finding support service available.
Forklift Training FAQs
How long does forklift training take?
Novice courses take 3 days, experienced courses take 2 days and refresher courses take 1 day.
Do I need a forklift licence in London?
Employers must make sure operators are trained and competent for the truck and workplace. Our courses give you the practical skills and certificate employers ask for.
Can I take forklift training near me in London?
Yes. We cover up to 68 areas within London, from Dagenham to Slough to Dartford, and can also train at your workplace.
Is a refresher course available?
Yes. The 1-day refresher is recommended for operators who completed novice or experienced training within the last 3 years.
What is the difference between counterbalance and reach truck training?
Counterbalance trucks suit general warehouse and loading work, while reach trucks are designed for high-racking warehouse aisles.
Can you train staff at our workplace?
Yes. Our on-site forklift training lets your team train on your own premises across London.
How do I get a quote or brochure?
Request a free brochure using the form on this page or call 0203 929 0792, Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm.
What Our Trainees Say on Google
“Direct training was absolutely brilliant, highly recommend them to anyone doing forklift training in London, passed first time, instructors were really good and the environment was great. Passed both of my forklift licences.”
“The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and clearly very experienced in both operating forklifts and teaching. We learned proper daily pre-use checks, load stability, stacking and de-stacking pallets, working in tight spaces and reversing safely. I passed the course and feel confident operating a forklift safely and professionally. A genuine five-star experience.”
“The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and patient. I got plenty of hands-on experience with the equipment, and the course content covered everything needed to operate a forklift safely. Booking was straightforward and communication was excellent throughout.”
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