Also referred to as a teleporter or a boom lift, a telescopic handler (or telehandler) is a piece of heavy machinery used both in construction and farming. They’re extremely useful for moving heavy loads, particularly in areas where forklifts can’t access. Being a telehandler operator can be the path to making a good living, with […]

The construction trade is a great industry to get into with very rewarding salary’s. Vehicles in this sector include forklifts, excavators, dump trucks and more. If this sounds appealing to you, you should consider obtaining your CPCS card to get started.   What is CPCS? If you are wondering what CPCS stands for then look […]

Forklift trucks are not all the same, and there are various different models which do different jobs required in warehouses and other industrial environments. Each of these different warehouse forklifts has a different type of career associated with it, with its own individual career path, skills and training. Here are some of the warehouse forklift […]

You might never have heard of a 360 excavator, and it might sound like something from the future, but the chances are you’ve seen plenty of them without realising it. And these smart machines could be your ticket to a whole new career that’s fun as well as incredibly useful for society, all with just a […]

A forklift is ideal for the warehouse environment, and has been designed specifically for the tight corners, safety concerns and convenience needs of a busy warehouse. You don’t need a forklift licence because no such licence exists. You Just need to be forklift certified which we have explained in our previous blog. However, it always […]

When a customer calls the HGV Training Centre to inquire about forklift truck training, he or she is informed that we have three course options. This is understandably confusing to new forklift operators unaware of how forklifts are regulated in the UK. We make a point of taking the time to explain the three courses […]

Imagine being awoken from a blissful sleep at 2.30 in the morning by a loud crashing sound emanating from down the street. You climb out of bed, look out the window and notice what appears to be a telescopic forklift half inside the local Post Office store. You can’t decide whether it is real or […]

We train our counterbalance forklift drivers in the UK because we know the importance of safety on the production floor. We also know that legislation requires employers to provide a minimum amount of training to ensure the safety of all workers, vendors and customers. But counterbalance forklift training is just the beginning of safety. Being […]

A company known around the world for its explosion prevention solutions is warning companies about the potential dangers of forklifts even after they have been retrofitted with explosion-proof technologies. The company says that proper forklift training and maintenance training for engineers should not be overlooked under the false assumption that no dangers exist.

There is a lot more to being a forklift operator than meets the eye. Operators who go through our forklift training know this because our thorough training approach covers all the details. Still, we wonder how many other training programmes are as in-depth. Should that be a concern? Absolutely. Forklift trucks can be dangerous vehicles […]