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How long is a novice forklift course?

Forklift TrainingMay 30, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Considering whether to embark on forklift truck novice training? Regardless of whether you’re new to operating heavy machinery or have been interested in construction and warehousing for a while now, we can help. Below, our expert team of qualified forklift operator instructors explains exactly what to expect when you decide to undergo forklift novice training.…

Is forklift training a legal requirement?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryMay 18, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Exploring your career and education options? If the construction and warehousing industry is calling your name, it’s important to know the legal requirements of your preferred position. Below, we take a look at the various forklift truck training legal requirements that you’ll need to abide by if you want to pursue a career as a…

What is a pivot steer truck?

Industrial, Plant MachineryMarch 30, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Want to get behind the wheel of a compact, versatile, and user-friendly forklift? Why not consider the pivot steer truck? To help you determine whether pivot steer forklift training is the appropriate route for you, we explore the definition and uses of a pivot steer truck as well as which industries stand to benefit from…

What does VNA stand for in the forklift industry?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryMarch 21, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’re in the construction or warehousing industry, then you’re likely to have come across a VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) truck at some point in your professional career. To learn more about this essential forklift vehicle, its various uses, and the degree of training required to drive one, from the expert team at SB Skills…

What does Material Handling Equipment (MHE) training involve?

Course Training, IndustrialMarch 9, 20236KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In your search for the right forklift training, you may have come across the term ‘material handling equipment (MHE)’, but what does it mean? Well, if you’re keen to find out more about MHE training and its meaning, then you’ve come to the right place. Here at SB Skills Solutions, we provide a wide range of…

How to become forklift certified

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryMarch 1, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you want to enter the construction or warehousing industry, then becoming forklift certified is likely to be high on a to-do list. Providing an individual with the skills required to safely operate a forklift truck, forklift certification is an essential qualification for anyone wanting to land a material handling equipment (MHE) role or forklift…

How long does a forklift licence last?

Forklift Training, IndustrialFebruary 17, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’ve been operating forklifts in the warehousing and construction industry for years, you’ll know that you receive certification after completing the beginner training course, but how long is it valid for and does it need renewing at all? Luckily, the experienced and knowledgeable team at SB Skills Solutions is here to explain all. From…

Is a counterbalance truck the same as a forklift?

Industrial, Plant MachineryJanuary 25, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Have you been wondering whether a forklift is a counterbalance truck? Below, we take a closer look at what makes a forklift a counterbalance truck to help you decide whether this type of versatile and long-lasting forklift is right for your business and its specific storage and transportation requirements. From counterbalance lift truck training to…

How often do you need forklift refresher training?

Course Training, Forklift TrainingJanuary 23, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Is your forklift knowledge in need of updating? Maybe you have had a change of career since you first trained as a forklift operator or perhaps it’s been a while since you got behind the wheel of a B2 forklift. Whatever your reasoning for considering additional forklift truck training, we can help you identify the…

How do you become a reach truck driver?

Course Training, IndustrialJanuary 20, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Keen to develop your construction and warehousing career? Why not consider becoming a qualified reach truck driver? To help you decide whether this is the right route for you, we outline the essential qualifications and degree of reach truck forklift training every reach truck driver should possess before applying for one of these positions. Below,…

What are the different forklift types and their uses?

Industrial, Plant MachineryJanuary 18, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’re eager to begin a career as a forklift operator and you’d like to find out more about the types of forklifts and what they’re used for, then you’ve come to the right place. At SB Skills Solutions, we have years of invaluable experience working with qualified instructors in the construction and warehousing industry,…

How to obtain a forklift licence

Course Training, NPORSOctober 28, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Keen to make your mark in the construction or warehousing industry? To help you achieve your career goals in these sectors, it is often necessary to upskill by obtaining licences. At SB Skills Solutions, we offer a range of training courses to support individuals looking to enhance their skillset – including an industrial forklift training…

What’s involved in forklift truck training?

Course Training, Forklift TrainingOctober 28, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

While you don’t need a driving licence to operate a forklift and there’s no such thing as a ‘forklift licence’, certain qualifications are still required by law to operate this type of machinery. To comply with safe working practices, an aspiring forklift operator will need to complete a forklift truck training course. Regardless of whether…

Do you need a licence to operate a telehandler?

Plant MachineryJuly 4, 20224KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A telehandler is a large machine that should not be operated by anyone who does not hold the relevant training and licence. Telescopic handlers are most often used in construction and agriculture. They are a lot like a forklift and are used to lift and move heavy loads. While the forklift has a simple fork…

How to get a telehandler operator job

Construction, Plant MachineryJuly 1, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Working as a telehandler operator is a varied, practical, hands-on job that only requires a short training period and is rewarded with a good salary. According to Talent.com, the average wage for a telehandler operator in the UK is £31,200 p/a (or £16 p/h). Entry-level positions start at around £28,000 p/a, while experienced telehandler operators…