Forklift Training in Lincolnshire & Surrounding Areas

RTITB & NPORS Accredited Forklift & Plant Training — Local & Nationwide

Lincolnshire is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse counties, with major industries spanning agriculture, food production, warehousing, logistics, cold storage, ports, manufacturing, engineering, and construction.

Because of the region’s scale and industrial activity — from the Humber ports down to the Fenland agricultural belt — the demand for skilled forklift and plant operators is consistently high.

Key commercial and industrial areas include

Lincoln (Teal Park, Allenby Industrial Estate)
Boston (Riverside Industrial Estate, Marsh Lane)
Spalding (Europe’s largest fresh-produce hub)
Grimsby & Immingham (major port logistics zones)
Scunthorpe (steel & engineering industries)
Stamford, Grantham, Sleaford & Gainsborough
Holbeach, Long Sutton, South Holland Food Clusters

Forklift Training Centre provides RTITB & NPORS accredited forklift and plant training across ALL of Lincolnshire, including:

Lincoln, Boston, Sleaford, Spalding, Holbeach, Skegness, Grantham, Stamford, Louth, Gainsborough, Immingham, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Bourne, Market Deeping and surrounding villages.

Course Overview

We offer the full range of accredited forklift and plant training for individuals, jobseekers, employers, factories, ports, farms and warehouses across the county.

Courses We Cover

Counterbalance Forklift Training
Reach Truck Training
Telehandler Training (Telescopic Handler)
Powered Pallet Truck (PPT / LLOP) Training
NPORS Excavator Training (180° & 360° – Track & Wheeled)

• 10 Ton and Below

• 10 Ton and Over

Forklift Conversion Training
Refresher Forklift Training
Onsite Training (Nationwide – We Come To You)

Delivered by highly experienced RTITB & NPORS instructors, our training focuses on practical skills, safety and workplace confidence.

Who Should Attend?

Our Lincolnshire forklift & plant courses are ideal for

Beginners starting a career in warehousing, logistics or agriculture
Jobseekers needing an accredited forklift licence
Factory, packhouse & cold storage staff in the food sector
Port and transport operators in Grimsby & Immingham
Experienced operators needing conversion or refresher training
Construction workers requiring Telehandler/Excavator certification
Employers wanting onsite training for teams
Agricultural workers handling pallets, crates & bulk produce

What Will You Learn?

Training covers

Safe and controlled forklift/plant operation
Steering, reversing, load handling & stability
Pre-use inspections & daily safety checks
Working in warehouses, yards, farms, packhouses & port environments
Pallet racking, stacking, de-stacking & vehicle loading
PUWER, LOLER & essential HSE legislation
Hazard awareness & pedestrian safety
Real scenarios based on Lincolnshire’s agricultural, food and logistics industries
Preparation for RTITB/NPORS written & practical tests

Assessment Method

Theory Assessment

written or multiple-choice

Practical Assessment

hands-on assessment to RTITB/NPORS standards

All assessments are supportive, fair and safety-focused.

Course Includes

RTITB or NPORS accredited certificate
Operator registration
Training using your onsite machinery or our equipment
Small class sizes for maximum driving time
All safety materials & course documentation
Support with job routes in Lincolnshire’s key industries

Skill Levels Available

Novice Courses
Refresher Courses
Conversion Courses
Onsite Group Training Available

Course Duration

Approximate durations

Novice
3–5 days
Experienced
2–3 days
Refresher
1 day
Conversion
1–2 days
Excavator / Telehandler
varies by machine

Qualification You Receive

You will receive

RTITB Certificate of Basic Training

NPORS Operator Card (Traditional or NPORS CSCS Card)

Your qualification is

Valid across Lincolnshire & the UK
Accepted in warehouses, food factories, farms, ports & construction
Fully compliant with HSE safety requirements

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Same-week availability
Weekend availability
Nationwide onsite training

Why Choose This Course?

Our Lincolnshire courses help you

Gain a recognised forklift/plant qualification
Access high-demand jobs in logistics, agriculture & food production
Learn real-world skills safely and confidently
Suitable for beginners, agency workers, employers & experienced operators

Our Services

Expert Training That Builds Confidence, Safety & Compliance

At Forklift Training Centre, we deliver industry-accredited training for forklifts, plant machinery, diggers, and excavators — trusted across UK construction, logistics, and warehousing.

Whether you’re a beginner seeking your first ticket, or an experienced operator looking to refresh your skills, our RTITB & NPORS accredited courses are tailored to your experience, schedule, and site requirements.

We offer training on a wide range of plant and material-handling equipment, including

NPORS - RTITB
Nationally & internationally recognised qualification
Forklift Training Counterbalance, Reach Truck & PPT
RTITB & NPORS-approved certifications for warehousing & logistics
Plant Operator Training
Excavators, Telehandler & more

Training is available at our Peterborough training centre or on-site nationwide, giving you full flexibility to learn how and where suits you best.

With a price-beat guarantee, small class sizes, and 5⭐ Google reviews, we ensure you become a confident, competent, and legally compliant operator ready for work.

Why Choose Forklift Training Centre?

Learners and employers across the UK choose us because

RTITB & NPORS Accredited
Nationally recognised qualifications
98% Pass Rate
High learner success rates
Open 7 Days a Week
Includes evenings & weekends
Flexible Training Times
Designed around your schedule
Price-Beat Guarantee
We will beat any like-for-like quote
Special Package Deals
Affordable options for individuals & employers
Small Class Sizes
More driving time = faster progress
Fast Certification & Operator Cards
Quick turnaround for job applications
5⭐ Google Reviews
Trusted by hundreds nationwide
Experienced Instructors
Trusted by hundreds nationwide
Local + Nationwide Coverage
Training across Lincoln, Boston, Spalding, Grimsby, Scunthorpe — & nationwide