SME News Q3 2023 | 64 Best Forklift Training Company 2023 Lindley Forklift Training is a provider of forklift training for all machine types from counterbalance lift trucks to powered pallet trucks, stackers, and low-level order pickers. It is a 24/7 company, with UK nationwide coverage, inclusive of the outlying islands. It boasts experience of working with companies both large and small, throughout a wide-range of various industry sectors. What would you do if you were making a TV programme where one of the characters had to be seen driving a forklift truck? Health and safety nightmare is probably the first thing that springs to mind, especially if you are the one in charge of risk assessments. When Raised by Wolves, Channel 4’s comedy based on Caitlin Moran’s re-imaginings of her Wolverhampton childhood found itself in this predicament, it sent actress Rebekah Stanton for training from the best, Lindley Forklifts. Similarly, when Hear’Say’s Noel Sullivan needed to drive a forklift on the BBC drama Ordinary Lies, who was the obvious company to turn to? That’s right, Lindley Forklift Training. This professional, fully compliant company not only offers extensive, friendly training in driving forklifts, but also covers plant machinery operation, and other vital training services such as manual handling and site health and safety. But you don’t have to be famous to benefit from the services offered by Lindley Forklifts. It is poised and ready to help you whenever it’s needed, wherever you might be located in the entirety of the UK. It can get staff trained quickly and thoroughly, ensuring all companies comply with UK laws regarding safe and secure operation of forklifts. It provides fully certified operator training for all levels, from novices starting out to fully experienced crew members in need of a refresher course. It can send a friendly instructor directly to your business premises, to ensure all staff are trained onsite in whatever capacity is required. It is fully conversant in all forklift machinery, which extends to all makes and models available. It can also provide conversion training courses, to ease the transition from other truck types/capacities. Operating mechanical equipment at work requires that staff have all undergone professionally adequate training ensuring the health and safety requirements of the business are fully met. With 16 years’ of experience in the business, Lindley Forklift Training absolutely prides itself on delivering top-notch services at very competitive prices. It offers training for all industries, with a guaranteed trainee pass or your money back scheme in place. This is reassuring for the peace of mind of any companies partaking of training from Lindley Forklifts. The company also holds a five-year governed licence for all on-site or off-site training. “The control system for forklift trucks is in many ways very simple, however when used by inexperienced workers they can be dangerous. For this reason, training is a legal requirement in the UK.” Lindley Forklift Training can offer training in many different types of forklift truck vehicle operation. It covers counterbalance, reach trucks, pivot steer, telehandlers/teletruks, multi-directional, and sideloaders. It can also help with vehicle mounted forklift training, and PPT (powered pallet trucks). Each course the company offers covers three levels: novice (beginner), experienced (no formal training), and refresher (renewal). The course locations vary, but are currently predominantly sited in Northamptonshire, London, Essex, and Coventry, as well as often on-site at a company’s own premises. If this is the case, the company is responsible for providing the necessary machines and/or equipment. All training courses offered by Lindley Forklift Training employ the latest training techniques, with a combination of theory and practical exercises all conducted in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive guidelines. The company is proud to deliver a continuously high success rate amongst its candidates, with all candidates who pass being awarded official certification. In addition, employers will receive a certificate that confirms what training has taken place and been achieved by its staff members. Importantly, this is needed for both insurance and UK law purposes, as well as providing excellent company PR capabilities. The training course agenda for each forklift vehicle involves hazard awareness, a full understanding of the operators’ safety code, completion of a safety video, and a knowledge test. There’s an introduction to the forklift truck to be used with a daily pre-use inspection and maintenance check training section, covering care of batteries/LPG/diesel trucks, the controls and the vehicle instruments. For all types of vehicle there is also the essential weight assessment/stability factor training, in addition to safely starting, moving, and stopping the truck, manoeuvring in open and confined spaces, and the operation of the hydraulic controls. Furthermore, handling both unladen and laden pallets is covered, stacking and destacking at various heights, loading and unloading procedures, and finally a practical test of basic operating skills. You must be aged 16 or over to operate a forklift truck, according to the HSC Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. Training/re-training is required at least once every 3-5 years, and sooner if an accident has occurred, or there’s been an extended period of non-use. The legal training requirements for operating lift trucks places certain requirements on employers. PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) 1998 states that companies must make sure that all persons using, supervising, or managing the use of work equipment have received adequate training. To assist with such training needs, Lindley Forklifts offers discounted rates for groups. The bigger the group requiring training assistance, the bigger the discount it can offer. It has delighted numerous customers with its professional and friendly services, earning itself 5-star ratings on Yell. For example, Peter L comments, “Just had my re-assessment done for another 5 years, Neil King from Lindley was our trainer, wellpaced, informative, patient instruction (required as I'm an occasional operator) and overall, a very good experience.” Another satisfied customer, Edwin Y, agrees, offering the review, “Excellent service. Really informative and knowledgeable.” Lindley Forklift training Ltd has also been recognised by the Midlands Enterprise Awards as the Best Forklift Training Company 2023. We are delighted to be able to shine a light on this tremendously proficient and committed company, who is always willing to go the extra mile, grow
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