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Forklift Training Colne

We operate as a forklift training and workplace first aid training provider based in Burnley, Lancashire, supporting the north-west of England and offering professional Forklift Training Colne. We deliver a extensive range of certification courses to help you stay fully compliant with Health and Safety standards, including trusted Forklift Training Colne. We have supported small businesses and national companies, using experienced instructors who are highly certified and skilled. All courses are delivered on your premises, making the training highly beneficial and cost-efficient for your organisation.

Forklift Training

At Lift and Shift, the forklift operator training is tailored to support the needs of both beginner and seasoned forklift drivers. The course includes hands-on and theoretical sessions that teach all aspects of forklift use, from basic control to advanced manoeuvres. Participants in the forklift training gain knowledge about various types of forklifts, including counterbalance trucks and reach trucks, which are important for many workplaces.

The programme also focuses on safe working procedures, ensuring that all operators understand how to work within their workplace securely. The forklift training is more than just about operating the forklift but also about servicing it. Participants are taught daily inspections and fault-finding methods to keep their machines operating efficiently, which is a vital part of the forklift training.

First Aid Training

Alongside the forklift training, Lift and Shift offers fully accredited workplace first aid training programmes that are crucial for workplace safety. First aid training enable staff to respond to a variety of incidents, from small injuries to severe situations. Trainees develop lifesaving techniques, including CPR and how to operate an AED. The skills gained in these courses enhance the safety readiness of all employees, complementing the Forklift Training in Colne.

Lift and Shift’s commitment to delivering high-quality training in both forklift operation and emergency response ensures that graduates of their programmes are well-prepared, competent, and assured in their abilities to manage the requirements of their workplace responsibilities effectively and securely. Upon completion, trainees receive certifications that demonstrate their competence in forklift operation and first aid response, making them valuable members to any team.

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Forklift Training

The law requires that all lift truck drivers are fully trained on each type of truck they operate. In addition to this being a statutory obligation, there are significant health and safety and commercial reasons for ensuring that staff are properly trained, skilled, and confident in the workplace.

First Aid Training

Providing workplace first aid training across Lancashire, Manchester and West Yorkshire, Lift and Shift Training provides courses on-site at your business premises. Offering minimal disruption or downtime, we simply travel straight to you, delivering in-house training suited to your company needs.

Trusted Forklift Training Specialists

We’re a forklift training and workplace first aid course provider based in Burnley, Lancashire, working across the north-west of England. We deliver a wide range of training courses to ensure you remain current with Health and Safety Executive recommendations, and we have worked with small businesses as well as national companies. Our qualified trainers are fully qualified and knowledgeable, and all training sessions are delivered on your premises, making the training extremely advantageous and cost-efficient for your business.

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Our Vision

To improve workplace safety by delivering practical, high-quality forklift training that builds confident, competent, and compliant operators.

Experts in Training Solutions.

We are a professional forklift training provider delivering safe, compliant, and practical training for businesses across the UK.

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We have used Lift and Shift Training since 2014. The instructors are professional, knowledgeable and will always adapt to our needs. Our operators have improved their knowledge and awareness of safe working practices.

Sophie HR Manager

Lift and Shift Training are easy to deal with and are prepared to deliver courses covering all our shifts to minimise disruption to our daily activities. We are satisfied with the level of training that our operators receive and would highly recommend them.

Christine H&S Manager

We have worked with Lift and Shift for our forklift training for 10 years now. They have never let us down and deliver courses that test the skills of our employees. The instructors create a relaxed environment that the trainees enjoy and thrive in.

Ben Warehouse Manager

Choose Quality, Choose Us!

Choosing quality means choosing Lift and Shift Training for safe, reliable, and compliant forklift training.

Quick Answers, Quick Solutions.

Below are some of the most common questions about our forklift training services, designed to help you understand how we work and what we offer.

Yes. UK law requires all forklift operators to be properly trained and competent before operating equipment, helping to reduce accidents and ensure workplace safety.

We provide on-site forklift training at your workplace, using your own equipment and environment for practical, relevant learning.

We offer novice, refresher, and conversion training to suit new operators, experienced drivers, and those changing equipment types.

Yes. On successful completion, operators receive recognised certification confirming their competence and compliance.

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