Refresher course
1 Day
This training course is designed for forklift operators who wish to refresh their certification following expiry. This refresher course is available both on-site, and off-site.
Novices courses
3 to 5 Days
For individuals who have no experience whatsoever of operating any kind of lift truck. Take this training course for beginners with our RTITB accredited intructors.
Experienced operators
This 2-3 days forklift course is designed for the experienced operator who has extensive practical experience though has never received any type of formal training.
Conversion courses
2-3 Days
For certificated operators of other types of lift truck, it is possible with a conversion course to gain experience and certification enabling the operation of a different MHE
Rates
Our rate for training at your site is £275.00 + VAT per day for each training course, and daily mileage will be charged at 58p + VAT per mile.
Our In-House Certification
This is a 3-year certification that is specific to your worksite and permits the operation of a certified MHE.
National Operators Registration Scheme (NORS):
A NORS-registered certification lasting 3 years. Ideal for operating MHE at numerous premises.
Accreditation
The RTITB has developed sets of standards for safety in the workplace. This organization meets the requirements set by the Health & Safety Executive and Health & Safety Authority to offer accreditation schemes for telescopic handler driver courses, classes, and other training programs.
At Angus, we work with instructors who are registered with the RTITB. There is an annual monitoring process to make sure we still meet the accreditation standards and continue to offer the best telescopic forklift training course possible across the UK, in areas like Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Birmingham, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, and Derbyshire.
Our Telescopic Handler Training Courses, UK
Getting used to the extended reach of these forklifts can be challenging. Telescopic Hadler operators need to train and learn additional safety considerations when working with heavy loads and watch out for blind spots. It’s essential to consider the balance of the forklift when using the extended reach feature and to use lifting techniques adapted to the weight of the load.
We offer telescopic forklift training courses and classes for novices and experienced drivers in UK areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, and East Midlands, to address the challenges linked to these machines.
We also recommend refresher lift truck training for telescopic handler drivers for operators who haven’t used one of these fork trucks in a while since safety is critical when operating a machine with an extended reach.
Off-Site Telescopic Handler Training Classes, UK
Telehandlers or telescopic handler forklifts are powerful machines. They are very versatile and have a longer reach compared to other forklifts. They’re compatible with different attachments, like buckets for lifting construction materials or forks that can support loads like heavy pallets or lumber. These machines are also popular in industries like recycling and waste management
Our location in the Midlands is convenient for local customers, but we can travel to your facility to deliver off-site telescopic handler forklift driver training courses and classes in UK areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, East Midlands. We can provide training on your job site or at your training facility.
Finally, our RTITB accreditation covers these off-site training activities.
Why Angus Lift Trucks?
Angus Lift Trucks Ltd is an organization accredited by the RTITB for MHE operator training, including telescopic forklift training courses across the UK, in areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, East Midlands, to name just a few. This accreditation allows us to offer high-quality training courses and classes that reduce the risks of accidents and ensures that telescopic forklift operators use the latest best practices in the field of logistics.
Besides possessing this accreditation, we have experience with training on a wide range of forklifts. Telescopic handlers are one of our many areas of training expertise.
Our instructors can tailor their courses to your needs. You can choose to train on a type of telescopic forklift or opt for a program that covers different types of equipment. We also offer conversion training for operators who have experience with forklifts and want to become comfortable with reach trucks. As always, should you require any other forklift services, the team at Angus has been serving clients across the Midlands and the UK with all types of forklift sales, rentals, training, and service needs across the UK!
Training & Courses on All Types of Forklifts
Our accredited trainers provide on- and off-site forklift training, for all makes and models of equipment such as Forklifts, Cherry-Pickers, Scissor Lifts, and more for aspiring and practicing drivers.
Counterbalance
Reach
Pivot Steer
Rough Terrain
VNA
Cherry Picker
Scissor Lift
Telescopic Handler
Pedestrian Pallet Truck
Multi Directional
Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck
Sideloaders
Areas We Serve
Angus Lift Trucks has over 35 Years of experience in forklift sales, hire, service & training across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and East Midlands.
Leicestershire
Leicester, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Melton Mowbray, Oadby & Wigston
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Rushcliffe, Newark, to name just a few.
Warwickshire
Warwick, Atherstone, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, etc.
Birmingham
Digbeth, Erdington, Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Solihull, and many more.
Northamptonshire
Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough, and many more.
Derbyshire
Derby, Matlock, Ripley, Ashbourne, Ilkeston, Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent, Buxton, Chesterfield, Draycott, to name just a few.
Where we train
Our Telescopic Handler training courses and classes are available to forklift drivers in the following UK areas, both off-site and on-site:
We offer telescopic handler training courses for novices and experienced drivers in UK areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, and East Midlands, as well as refresher training for telescopic forklifts drivers to ensure their knowledge is current.
How to find us
Units 10 – 12 Lime Kilns Way Leicestershire, LE10 3EL
Unit 5 Crompton Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4BG
(Leics) 01455 616908
(Notts) 0115 930 3665
(Bham) 0121 728 9333
(Northants) 01604 266961
Take the A52 eastbound through Spondon, then join the A6096 northbound via Kirk Hallam. Follow signs for Ilkeston Industrial Estate. The warehouse is located at Unit 5 Crompton Road Industrial Estate. Journey times are approximately 15 min on a normal day. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cm7QisxW1pWPamVQ9
From Nottingham:
Follow the A610 westbound toward Ilkeston for 8 miles. Continue onto Nottingham Road through Trowell and follow signs for the Ilkeston Industrial Estate. In normal traffic conditions during business hours, the journey takes approximately 16 minutes https://maps.app.goo.gl/gLGPHzJtjQBYcVbY6
Take the M6 eastbound to junction 3, then follow the A444 south through Nuneaton to Hinckley. The warehouse is located at Units 10-12 Lime Kilns Way. The journey distance is 32 miles, taking a little over 30 minutes in normal traffic https://maps.app.goo.gl/LVJH7KGkW4bU5qAi6
From Leicester:
Follow the A47 westbound directly to Hinckley. The journey covers 13 miles and takes approximately 20 minutes. The warehouse is easily accessible from the Sketchley roundabout on the A5 https://maps.app.goo.gl/pkh3VqtHb6gFSHRc7
From Northampton:
Take the M1 northbound to junction 21, then follow the A47 west to Hinckley. The total journey is 34 miles and takes approximately 40 minutes. Follow signs for Lime Kilns Industrial Estate upon reaching Hinckley https://maps.app.goo.gl/aq2a5wGSndbrAuHC9
From Warwick:
Follow the A610 westbound toward Ilkeston for 8 miles. Continue onto Nottingham Road through Trowell and follow signs for the Lime Kilns Business Park. In normal traffic conditions, the journey takes approximately 16 minutes https://maps.app.goo.gl/firsNhJhEKa23GGT6
FAQs
Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions on telescopic handler forklift truck courses.
How long is a telescopic handler forklift course?
Telescopic handler forklift truck courses vary in length depending on the course type. You can expect your course to run anywhere from 1-day for a refresher course to 5-days for a novice course.
What do you do on a telescopic handler forklifts course?
Telescopic handler forklift truck courses cover several topics like health and safety and operations. During a Telescopic handler forklift course you will learn the following:
- How to operate the machine to load and transport goods
- How to make decisions on the safety of lifting a load as well as machine stability in combination with load size, weight, and ground conditions
- How to perform routine servicing and maintenance as outlined by the manufacturer’s instructions
- How the machine functions
- Capabilities of the machine as well as safety precautions necessary to operate
Do you need to have a licence for telescopic handler forklifts?
You are not legally obligated in the UK to have a license for a telescopic handler forklift. However, according to the HSE and section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers need to be sure every single person who uses the work equipment has the training, instruction, information, and supervision necessary to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed.
How long does a telescopic handler forklift license last?
A telescopic handler forklift training license does not expire. However, the HSE recommends renewing training every 3 to 5 years.
Telescopic Handler Forklift Training Courses Near Me
Searching for, “Telescopic handler forklift training courses near me”, but unsure where to look? Angus Lift Trucks have several offices across the UK for training on telescopic handlers, including:
- Birmingham
- Warwickshire
- Leicestershire
- Derbyshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Northamptonshire
