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What is a Telehandler and What are They Used For?

Construction, Plant Machinery, TelehandlerMarch 10, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The telehandler is a highly versatile piece of equipment, also known as a telescopic handler. It is a telescopic forklift that can lift loads and extend or retract its telescopic arms to adjust its maximum reach and lift height. Telehandlers are also called a lull, teleporter, reach forklift, or zoom boom, and they are widely…

How to become a Plant Operator

Plant MachinerySeptember 19, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Keen to explore all your career options – including a position as a plant operator? Luckily, the team of expert tutors at SB Skills Solutions have helped countless companies upskill their employees as well as numerous individuals obtain essential qualifications to achieve their dream job in the construction industry and further afield. From the average…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Apprenticeship Telehandler Training Plant Operations

Popular telehandler types and their benefits

Course Training, Plant MachineryJune 29, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Telescopic handlers are versatile lifting machines that come in different shapes and sizes. When choosing the right type of telehandler for the job there are several factors you should take into consideration, including: How high the telehandler needs to reach. How much the load weighs. How much space there will be to manoeuvre the machine.…

Are you considering a career in construction working as a slinger signaller?

Course Training, Plant MachineryJune 28, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Slinger signallers work closely alongside the lifting team on a construction site to ensure that all lifting operations are being carried out safely. To work as a slinger signaller, you’ll need to have good observation and communication skills and an excellent understanding of construction site health and safety rules, regulations, and risks, particularly when it…

How to operate a JCB telescopic handler

Course Training, Plant MachineryJune 28, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Before operating a telehandler, you will need to have received telescopic handler training in how to operate one safely. Telescopic handlers, or telehandlers for short, are versatile pieces of equipment used in a variety of industries to lift and move heavy loads easily. Getting to grips with how to operate a telescopic handler is not…

What’s the difference between a forklift and a telehandler?

Plant MachineryMarch 7, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you work in the construction industry, you are likely to use machinery and equipment that help to lift, carry, and move heavy loads daily. Lifting equipment and machinery assists those working in construction, warehouses, and factories to complete projects quickly, efficiently, and safely. The most common types of lifting equipment used in the construction…

How to Operate a Tracked 360° Excavator

Course Training, Plant MachineryFebruary 11, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The 360 Excavator is a key piece of machinery on most construction sites and particularly on groundwork sites. A 360 Excavator can be a dangerous tool when used incorrectly but can be used with great safety when an operator has been trained well and follows all safety precautions. Learning the controls to move the digger…