PRACTICAL PLANT TRAINING
Forklift training in Scotland
Forklift operator training for individuals and employers, with novice, experienced and refresher routes. We help you identify the course for the truck you actually use.
Our training centre is at Thorniehall Farm in Coalburn. We have five instructors in South Lanarkshire, Ayr and across the Highlands, delivering training across the UK.
What we cover
- Pre-use checks and operating controls
- Workplace and pedestrian awareness
- Safe manoeuvring and load handling
- Practical operation and assessment preparation
Tell us the forklift type, working environment and any previous training. Different truck types may need different training.
Course options
Industrial Counterbalance Lift Truck
This is our industrial counterbalance forklift course. Tell us the truck type and your experience so we can discuss a suitable training route.
Choose your starting point
Novice: for people starting on this type of machine. Experienced: discuss your existing operating background with us. Refresher: revisit your skills and safe working practices. We confirm the appropriate training and assessment route before you book.
Course length and available dates
These depend on your experience, machine type, group size and training location. Send your nearest town, preferred dates and number of operators for a quote and availability. We will confirm the agreed course scope and qualification route with you.
Training at your workplace
Employers can enquire about training using their own equipment at a suitable workplace. Machine availability, training space and site arrangements need to be agreed first. Individual learners should contact us to discuss available arrangements.
See our South Lanarkshire, Ayr, Highlands and UK training coverage.
Before you enquire
You do not need to know every course detail. Tell us what you want to operate, whether you have used it before and where you need training. We will help you identify the next step.