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Forklift Training Leicester – RTITB Accredited Courses

At Result Forklift Training Leicester, we provide professional, fully accredited forklift training across Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area. Whether you’re new to forklift operation, refreshing your licence, or training staff to meet HSE standards, our courses are designed to get you certified, job-ready, and compliant with UK safety regulations.

We combine expert instructors, hands-on practice, and flexible training schedules to help both individuals and businesses succeed in Leicester’s growing logistics and warehousing sector.

Why Forklift Training in Leicester is a Smart Move

Leicester is home to one of the UK’s most active logistics and warehousing hubs, with industrial parks in Braunstone, Beaumont Leys, and Thurmaston. With its central location and strong transport links across the Midlands, Leicester has become a key centre for distribution, retail supply chains, and manufacturing.

Employers across the city and surrounding areas — including Loughborough, Wigston, and Hinckley — are actively seeking certified forklift operators to keep their supply chains moving safely and efficiently. This makes obtaining your RTITB forklift licence in Leicester a powerful step toward reliable, well-paid employment.

Course Overview

We provide training on the most widely used forklift truck types, including:

Our training blends theory, safety knowledge, and hands-on forklift operation, ensuring every learner gains both competence and confidence

Who Should Attend?

Beginners with no forklift experience
Experienced operators needing RTITB accreditation
Employers needing HSE-compliant staff training
Self-employed individuals requiring a valid forklift licence
Operators converting from reach trucks, pallet trucks, or other forklift types

What Will You Learn?

Forklift controls, functions, and safety checks
UK legislation: HSW Act 1974, PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998, L117 ACOP
Safe loading, lifting, and manoeuvring techniques
Load stability and hazard awareness
Fuel and battery maintenance
Stacking, de-stacking, and tight-space operation
Vehicle loading/unloading procedures
Final theory and practical assessments

Assessment Method

Theory Test

Multiple-choice and written questions

Practical Test

Demonstration of skills to RTITB standards

Course Includes

Fully accredited RTITB training and certification
Training delivered at our centre or on-site at your workplace (if suitable)
3:1:1 trainee-to-instructor ratio (3 trainees, 1 instructor, 1 truck)
Expert instructors with real-world logistics experience
Hands-on, safety-focused training environment
Certificate of Basic Training upon successful completion

Skill Levels Available

Course Duration

Qualification You Receive

RTITB Certificate of Basic Training – nationally recognised
Proof of competence in counterbalance forklift operations
Meets HSE and UK workplace requirements
Accepted across warehousing, logistics, distribution, and construction sites in the UK and internationally

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Why Choose This Course?

Why Choose Result Forklift Training?

At RESULT Forklift Training Leicester, we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable, and fully accredited forklift training that helps you get certified, save money, and boost your career in warehousing, logistics, and construction.

Here’s why learners across the UK choose us

RTITB Accredited Training Centre
Nationally recognised, industry-approved forklift qualifications.
98% Pass Rate
With outstanding student feedback and proven success.
Open 7 Days a Week
including evenings and weekends for ultimate flexibility.
Flexible Training Times
designed to fit around your work schedule.
Price-Beat Guarantee
we won’t be beaten on price for forklift or PPT training.
Special Package Deals
cost-effective bundles for individuals and employers.
5⭐ Google Reviews
trusted by hundreds of learners and major employers across the UK.

We deliver training not only in Corby, but also across Peterborough, Northampton, Leicester, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Kettering, Bedford, Luton, and nationwide.

Supporting Career Growth in Leicester’s Industrial Sector

he forklift licence you earn with us is more than a qualification — it’s a career tool. Leicester’s industrial strength ensures forklift operators are always in demand across warehousing, retail supply chains, and construction.

We also support learners with:

Job Opportunities in Leicester

Leicester’s logistics sector offers consistent opportunities for trained forklift drivers.

Average forklift operator pay in Leicester and Leicestershire: £12 – £16 per hour, with higher rates for shift work, overtime, and nights
Roles available in warehouses, distribution hubs, retail supply chains, and construction sites
Strong demand across Leicester, Loughborough, Wigston, Hinckley, and surrounding areas

With your RTITB forklift licence, you’ll stand out to employers seeking safety-focused, qualified operators in Leicester’s expanding logistics and warehousing workforce.