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Workplace safety begins with your business. Take action now and contact our team to arrange certified forklift training designed for your staff.

Forklift Training Skipton

We operate as a forklift safety training and emergency first aid training specialist serving from Burnley, Lancashire, supporting the North West of England and providing professional Forklift Training Skipton. We offer a extensive range of certification courses to ensure you remain up-to-date with Health and Safety standards, including trusted Forklift Training Skipton. Our team has worked with small businesses and large corporate clients, using qualified instructors who are fully qualified and knowledgeable. All courses are delivered on your site, making the training extremely convenient and cost effective for your organisation.

Forklift Training

At Lift and Shift, the forklift safety training is tailored to meet the needs of both new and experienced forklift drivers. The course covers hands-on and theoretical sessions that cover all aspects of forklift use, from basic handling to advanced manoeuvres. Participants in the forklift training learn about various types of forklifts, including counterbalance trucks and reach forklifts, which are essential for many businesses.

The programme also focuses on safety practices, ensuring that all operators understand how to work within their workplace securely. The forklift training is more than just about driving the forklift but also about servicing it. Participants learn routine inspections and troubleshooting methods to keep their machines running smoothly, which is a critical part of the forklift training.

First Aid Training

Alongside the forklift operator training, Lift and Shift delivers comprehensive emergency first aid courses that are essential for workplace safety. First aid training prepare individuals to handle a variety of emergencies, from minor accidents to serious situations. Participants learn lifesaving techniques, including CPR and how to use an defibrillator. The knowledge acquired in these courses strengthen the emergency readiness of all staff, supporting the Forklift Training in Skipton.

Lift and Shift’s dedication to maintaining professional training in both forklift operation and emergency response ensures that learners of their training are well-prepared, skilled, and confident in their abilities to meet the demands of their roles effectively and safely. Upon completion, participants are awarded certifications that demonstrate their skills in forklift operation and emergency response, making them valuable members to any business.

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Forklift Training

Regulations require that all lift truck drivers are fully qualified on each type of vehicle they operate. As well as this being a legal requirement, there are important safety and business reasons for ensuring that personnel are fully competent, capable, and assured in the working environment.

First Aid Training

For emergency first aid training throughout Lancashire, Manchester & West Yorkshire, Lift and Shift Training delivers courses directly at your company workplace. With no disruption or inconvenience, we just come directly to you, providing on-site instruction designed around your company needs.

Trusted Forklift Training Specialists

We’re a forklift training and workplace first aid training provider located in Burnley, Lancashire, supporting the north-west region of England. We offer a comprehensive range of courses to ensure you remain current with Health and Safety Executive standards, and we have trained family-run companies as well as major companies. Our trained instructors are professionally certified and skilled, and all courses are completed on your workplace, making the training extremely advantageous and cost-effective for your organisation.

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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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