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, and store materials using specialized equipment. Training covers a range of tools, including:
- Pallet trucks (manual and battery-powered)
- Conveyor systems
- Cranes
- Lifts and hoists
- Forklifts (counterbalance, reach, pivot steer, VNA)
- Order pickers
- Stackers and electric pallet trucks
Forklifts as MHE
Forklifts are a core type of MHE and are widely used in warehouses, distribution centers, and construction sites to move materials safely. Types of forklifts included in training:
- Counterbalance trucks
- Reach trucks
- Pivot steer trucks
- Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks
- Electric pallet and stacker trucks
- Certification and Licensing
There is no formal “MHE licence,” but completing MHE training provides a certificate of competency, confirming safe operation of equipment. Certifications are generally permanent, but employers may require refresher or conversion courses if new equipment is introduced or skills have lapsed.
MHE Training at SB Skills Solutions
SB Skills offers:
- NPORS-accredited MHE and forklift courses
- Beginner, refresher, and conversion training
- Customised in-house options for companies
- Safe, supportive learning environments with expert instructors
Training with SB Skills opens career opportunities in construction, warehousing, and logistics, regardless of previous experience.
MHE Training Overview Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Safe lifting, moving, and storing of materials |
| Equipment Covered | Pallet trucks, conveyors, cranes, lifts, hoists, forklifts, order pickers, stackers |
| Forklift Types | Counterbalance, reach, pivot steer, VNA, electric pallet/stacker |
| Certification | NPORS-accredited certificate of competency |
| Training Options | Beginner, refresher, conversion, in-house company courses |
| Career Applications | Construction, warehousing, logistics |
For more information, SB Skills can be contacted at 01695 558420 or info@sbskills.co.uk
