Forklift training in Essex
Get your forklift training in Essex. NPORS-certified training for novices and experienced operators, at our Meopham training centre or on your site.
Forklift tickets in Essex
Essex is a short hop over the Dartford Crossing. Thurrock is about 10 miles from our Meopham centre as the crow flies, so south Essex operators can train with us without a long trip.
Essex has a lot of logistics and distribution work, and our counterbalance course covers racking, loading and site safety on your trucks.
Novice 5 days, or a 1 day experienced worker test if you already operate the machine.
Two ways to train
At our Meopham centre
By road it's around 23 miles to Thurrock, roughly 34 minutes outside rush hour, mostly via the A227, M20 and M25. We provide the machine. Our preferred way to train, for one person or a whole team.
Or on your site in Essex
Our instructor comes to you and trains your team on your own machines, around your programme. Ideal if your team can't travel.
Forklift training elsewhere and in Essex
For course content, durations and categories, see the full counterbalance forklift course page.
Reviews
What our trainees say
Very good fork lift training provided by Pole Position. I feel confident enough by the end of the week to go back to work and start driving straight away. I would highly recommend.
Forklift course with Ian very informative and learnt a lot.
Recently, our fitting team attended Platform/Tower training organised by Pole Position Training. From the initial enquiry, the process was smooth and easy. The details of the course were sent through with plenty of notice and instructions for the day clear and concise. We will definitely be using them again for any training needs we have.
Forklift training in Essex: FAQs
How far is your training centre from Essex?
By road it's around 23 miles to Thurrock, roughly 34 minutes outside rush hour, mostly via the A227, M20 and M25. Our centre is at Crab Tree Close, Meopham, TN15 7JL. For groups in Essex it's often easier for us to come to you.
How much does a forklift training cost in Essex?
It depends on whether you need novice training (5 days) or a one-day experienced worker test, how many people you're booking, and whether we train at our Meopham centre or on your site. Call 0330 122 4427 or send an enquiry and we'll give you a clear, fixed quote with no hidden costs.
Can you deliver forklift training on our site in Essex?
Yes. We bring the instructor to your site in Essex and train on your own forklift machines, around your programme. We cover Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Southend and the surrounding area.
How long does counterbalance forklift training take?
Novice training takes 5 days. If you already operate the machine, the experienced worker test takes 1 day. A refresher before a re-test is usually half a day to a day.
Book forklift training in Essex
Tell us how many operators, their experience and whether you'd like us at our centre or on your site.
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