If you work with forklifts (in warehousing, construction, etc.), you may wonder how long your “forklift licence” is valid, whether it must be renewed, and what costs are involved. SB Skills Solutions explains these matters clearly below.
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TopicSummaryFormal licence expirationThere is no expiry date on forklift certificationLegal requirement to renewNone (certification does…
SB Skills Solutions provides expert training for Material Handling Equipment (MHE), helping employees operate equipment safely and efficiently. With over 30 years of experience in forklift training and workplace health and safety, SB Skills ensures learners gain both practical skills and certification.
What is MHE training?
MHE training teaches employees how to safely lift, move,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
The Red Diesel ban is a controversial but quiet subject in the UK at the moment. With Ukraine being invaded by the Russian Military, the media hasn’t shone much light on the situation with Red Diesel and the changes to taxation coming at the end of March 2022 for good reason.
In 2019, we wrote…
E-Commerce and in-store orders that are delivered to your front door are becoming increasingly prevalent. Notability, orders that would have previously taken 5+ days can be delivered the following day or, in some cases, in only a few hours! So what has caused this to happen and can Forklift Training keep up? To satisfy demand,…
A recent government publications from Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation has suggested that following a £72 million injection into the ‘Core Innovation Hub’, new jobs and high skilled positions in the construction industry will be promoted. In this project, research and development in alternative manufacturing methods such as digital modelling and offsite manufacturing…
Some information on the role and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor The construction sector had a rough patch for the past few years but now things are changing and the construction industry is more strong, reliable and versatile than ever before. There are many jobs available in the construction sector since new projects are being…
These handy tips will ensure that the forklift is being operated safely Safety is of prime importance during any sort of activity or work. Accidents happen on a daily basis all across the globe, primarily due to the negligence of safety procedures by us in order to work or perform any sort of activity. Operating…
If you want a career in the construction or building industry, you can follow these tips The construction industry has become one of the most enjoyable, entertaining and popular industries globally. New projects are being developed on a regular basis and the opportunities and areas to grow and prosper are endless. It does not matter…
