Forklifting

A forklift may look like a simple piece of kit, but it takes precision, awareness, and strict safety habits to manage it responsibly. The Forklifting course dives into the dos and don’ts of forklift operations—from stability and tipping hazards to maintenance, fuelling, and inspections. It's a course that makes mechanical sense, minus the grease.

This structured training supports anyone looking to understand forklift mechanics, safety measures, and operator responsibilities. It’s a high-lift journey through attachment awareness, load limits, and hazard spotting—just without the steel-toe boots.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core principles of forklift functions and operations.
• Identify key safety risks and precautionary procedures.
• Learn different forklift attachments and their specific uses.
• Recognise common tipping hazards and stability challenges.
• Follow proper procedures for refuelling and battery care.
• Understand daily inspections and routine maintenance checks.

Who is this Course For

• Warehouse workers seeking foundational forklift safety knowledge
• Logistics staff looking to learn equipment safety theory
• Warehouse managers aiming to improve team awareness
• Supervisors responsible for on-site vehicle operations
• Manufacturing operatives exploring forklift operations
• Logistics support staff handling refuelling or charging duties
• Dispatch coordinators working in storage environments
• Stockroom staff aiming to expand operational understanding

Career Path

• Forklift Operator – £24,000/year
• Warehouse Operative – £22,000/year
• Logistics Assistant – £23,000/year
• Stock Controller – £25,500/year
• Yard Supervisor – £27,000/year
• Goods In/Out Coordinator – £26,000/year