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Forklift Training Southport

We operate as a forklift training and workplace first aid training specialist based in Burnley, Lancashire, working across the north-west region of England and delivering professional Forklift Training Southport. We offer a wide range of courses to ensure you remain up-to-date with Health and Safety guidelines, including trusted Forklift Training Southport. Our team has worked with family-run companies and major organisations, using trained instructors who are professionally certified and skilled. All training sessions are completed on your premises, making the training highly convenient and economical for your company.

Forklift Training

At Lift and Shift, the forklift training is structured to meet the needs of both new and skilled forklift drivers. The course features practical and theoretical modules that cover all aspects of forklift use, from fundamental control to advanced manoeuvres. Participants in the programme gain knowledge about various models of forklifts, including counterbalance trucks and reach forklifts, which are important for many companies.

The forklift training also emphasises safe working practices, ensuring that all trainees understand how to navigate their environment securely. The forklift training is not only about operating the forklift but also about maintaining it. Trainees learn routine inspections and fault-finding methods to keep their equipment operating efficiently, which is a vital part of the forklift training.

First Aid Training

Alongside the forklift safety training, Lift and Shift delivers fully accredited first aid training programmes that are essential for workplace compliance. First aid training equip employees to respond to a variety of emergencies, from minor accidents to severe medical emergencies. Trainees develop lifesaving skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an AED. The knowledge acquired in these sessions improve the safety preparedness of all staff, working alongside the Forklift Training in Southport.

Lift and Shift’s focus to maintaining high-quality training in both forklift operation and first aid ensures that participants of their programmes are well-prepared, skilled, and confident in their abilities to meet the requirements of their workplace responsibilities efficiently and securely. Upon completion, participants are awarded accredited certification that confirm their skills in operating forklifts and emergency response, making them invaluable members to any organisation.

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Forklift Training

The law requires that all industrial truck drivers are adequately trained on each category of truck they use. As well as this being a legal requirement, there are important health and safety and commercial reasons for ensuring that staff are properly competent, capable, and confident in the workplace.

First Aid Training

Providing workplace first aid training across Lancashire, Manchester & West Yorkshire, Lift and Shift Training delivers training sessions directly at your company site. With no interruption or inconvenience, we just come directly to you, providing in-house instruction suited to your company requirements.

Trusted Forklift Training Specialists

We operate as a fork lift training and workplace first aid training specialist based in Burnley, Lancashire, working across the north-west region of England. We offer a extensive range of certification programmes to keep you current with HSE recommendations, and we have supported local businesses as well as national corporate clients. Our experienced trainers are fully qualified and experienced, and all courses are delivered on your workplace, making the training extremely convenient and cost-effective for your company.

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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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