Forklift Training in London
Forklift course enquiries for London and nearby Stratford and East London. Explore the right training for your experience, machine and workplace.
Planning forklift training in London
London enquiries span very different workplaces: a yard in Dagenham, a warehouse towards Slough or a business near Dartford may use different trucks and loading arrangements. Slough and Dartford are outside Greater London but within our surrounding-area coverage.
Start with your borough or postcode, then tell us whether you want individual training or a programme at your business premises. Our published London address is 246-250 Romford Road, E7 9HZ; confirm the actual course venue before travelling.
Course options for London operators
Choose counterbalance training for that truck category, or reach truck training if your role involves a reach truck and racking. For construction plant, check our telescopic handler course. Tell us the actual machine used at work; a location alone does not determine the qualification you need.
| Training Duration | 1–3 Days (Novice / Experienced / Refresher) |
| Coverage | Up to 68 areas across London and its surroundings |
| Training Venue | Confirmed with your course — not a separate centre in every area |
| Pass Rate | 98.9% with Direct Training |
| Certification | Accredited Certificate — Valid Nationwide |
Counterbalance Forklift: example training topics
- ✔️ Operator safety code and legal requirements
- ✔️ Introduction to the counterbalance forklift
- ✔️ Controls, instruments and dashboard
- ✔️ Starting, moving and stopping safely
- ✔️ Steering, turning and pivot point awareness
- ✔️ Manoeuvring in open and confined spaces
- ✔️ Operation of hydraulic controls
- ✔️ Daily pre-use inspection checklist
- ✔️ Weight assessment and load stability
- ✔️ Stacking and de-stacking at height
- ✔️ Loading and unloading vehicles
- ✔️ Hazard awareness and pedestrian safety
- ✔️ Ramp and gradient operation
- ✔️ Final practical assessment
Course duration
Novice Operators:
3 Days – Novice Operators
Refresher Course:
1 Day – Refresher
Experienced Course:
2 Days – Experienced Operators
Conversion Course:
2 Days – Experienced Operators
Venue and workplace arrangements
Our published address is 246-250 Romford Road, London, E7 9HZ. This area page does not mean we operate a separate centre in London. Confirm your allocated course venue and date before planning travel.
We cover up to 68 different areas across London and its surrounding areas, from Dagenham to Slough to Dartford.
Business training enquiries in London
For teams of 2–100 operators, ask about training at your customer premises using your own equipment. Provide the truck categories, each operator's experience and a suitable practice area. View our onsite forklift training page for the London programme, or contact us to confirm your site's arrangements.
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Areas We Cover Near London
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Can't find your area? Ask us to confirm availability for your postcode. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions — Forklift Training London
Common questions about forklift and CPCS training in London, Greater London
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What Our Trainees Say on Google
“Direct training was absolutely brilliant, highly recommend them to anyone doing forklift training in London, passed first time, instructors were really good and the environment was great. Passed both of my forklift licences.”
“The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and clearly very experienced in both operating forklifts and teaching. We learned proper daily pre-use checks, load stability, stacking and de-stacking pallets, working in tight spaces and reversing safely. I passed the course and feel confident operating a forklift safely and professionally. A genuine five-star experience.”
“The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and patient. I got plenty of hands-on experience with the equipment, and the course content covered everything needed to operate a forklift safely. Booking was straightforward and communication was excellent throughout.”
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