Swindon town centre, home to JTW’s accredited forklift training courses

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B2B Forklift Courses in Swindon

  • We come to your site
  • Group training sessions
  • Fast turn around on all courses
  • Courses available for both novice and experienced operators
  • We have instructors based throughout the whole of the UK

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Forklift Training in Swindon

JTW Training is a family run business who has provided professional fork lift training and safety management courses for over 10 years. Our company work closely with employers to ensure we provide the correct training their employees need in order to stay up-to-date with legislation. We work with companies, big or small, nationwide.

On top of this, we are monitored by the Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register to ensure the training standards are met. Our company are up-to-date on legislation and information, and can provide this at your request. We hold full public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and are happy to discuss your concerns in regards to health and safety.

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Peter Winrow
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Andy was extremely patient and thorough. We had many technical issues with a new piece of kit and site and helped us navigate the issues and stuck with it. Everyone got trained who needed to be trained in a timely manner. I would recommend Andy as a trainer
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Russell “Piggy” Baldwin
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Great day and very good trainer kieth
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Jack C
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Telehandler Refresher with Keith. Very professional, polite and thorough. Would recommend!
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Vicki Mansfield
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Keith was very kind and patient with a nervous driver
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Tia Turbitt
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I had a really positive experience learning to operate the novice counterbalance and pivot truck. Keith was knowledgeable, patient and professional throughout the training, and explained everything clearly and in a way that was easy to understand. He created a relaxed and supportive learning environment, which really helped build my confidence, particularly when learning new manoeuvres and techniques. He was always happy to answer questions and took the time to make sure I understood both the practical and safety aspects of operating the trucks. Overall, I found the training very informative, enjoyable and confidence-building. I would definitely recommend the instructor to anyone looking to complete this type of training.
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Becky Davey
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Andy done my ppt, forklift and mlop refresher and was very polite and observant all in all a very good trainer.
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David Savage
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Had a great weeks training with Keith. Good balance of training and downtime to let in sink in. Very professional and a nice bloke!
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Adam Bennett
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Very good training. Paul was very knowledgeable and personable. Gave clear instruction and direction. The course was informative and moved at a good pace which allowed us to take in the information and use it after. Very happy.
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Andy Cheetz
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Did a refresher course on the counterbalance with Keith yesterday, it went very well, instructions were easy to understand and was helpful throughout the whole day, also great at keeping you calm as it can be very nerve racking.

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To find out more about our training courses across the UK, call us today on 0800 781 4739 or 07899 852 601.

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Our Services

Using years of experience in the industry, we provide a wide range of training services in Swindon.

Some of the services we are able to offer are:

  • Fork lift training
  • Platform training
  • Abrasive wheels training
  • Health and safety management training

If you would like more information on our training services, contact us today.

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The Importance of Fork Lift Training

Here at James T Whitaker, we offer a variety of fork lift training services. Many people don’t realise that each type of fork lift requires a different training course. Your training certificate will only allow you to drive that particular type of truck. You will need to take a different course for others.

Each truck can be taken at different levels of training: Novice, conversion, semi-experience operator and refresher training. We can offer training to both novice and experienced operators. It could take between 1 – 5 days to train an individual, depending on their current experience.

If you are a beginner, you will cover everything you need to know about operating a fork lift. You will be taught how to safely load the truck, and carry out a theory test which will test you on your knowledge. Following this, your trainer will teach you how to operate a truck safely, and they will assess you. If you pass both your theory and practical test, you will obtain a certificate and you will be a certified operator of that particular fork lift truck.

If you’re in for a refresher course, you will need to be up to date on the latest legislation. We will assess your practical skills and ensure you are up to date on new regulations by the time you complete your course.

To add this this, we can provide training on a number of different types of fork lift trucks, including counterbalance, side loaders and container handlers. For our full list, please contact us.

What You Need to Know to Undertake Fork Lift Training

There are very few legal requirements in order to be able to undertake fork lift training. However, you must be at least 16 years old to begin training, and you must be in good physical health. This means that you must be free from conditions that impair your physical ability to operate machinery. It is your employer’s responsibility to deem you fit enough.

Fork lift trucks can be extremely dangerous to operate if they are handled wrong. Our certificate training services include things such as safety codes of practice and identifying and preventing hazards, and load handling and safe operating procedures. At James T Whitaker, we ensure that our whole company are up to date with the most recent legislation in order to keep our staff and trainees safe.

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