ITSSAR-Accredited Forklift Training Courses

Delivered at Your Premises
Flexible Course Scheduling
Nationally Recognised Certification

Hampshire Forklift Training for Businesses

We deliver on-site forklift training across Hampshire and surrounding areas, helping employers provide safe, practical, and accredited training for their operators. Courses are tailored to your equipment, workplace, and the day-to-day tasks operators carry out.

Training is delivered at your premises using your own equipment, allowing operators to develop skills in a familiar working environment while minimising disruption to your business. Both practical and theoretical instruction are adapted to reflect the equipment, loads, and working conditions operators encounter every day.

Courses cover the essential practical and theoretical aspects of safe forklift operation, including pre-use inspections, safe manoeuvring, load handling, and understanding truck stability and limitations. All training is delivered in line with current UK legislation and recognised industry guidance, helping employers meet their legal responsibilities and maintain safe workplace standards.

Not sure which training level you need? Here’s how the different forklift training levels compare:

Forklift Training Levels Explained

All courses are ITSSAR-accredited and recognised across the UK.

Novice Operator Training

For staff with little or no prior experience operating the relevant truck.

Experienced Operator Training

For operators with relevant experience but no formal, accredited training.

Safety Refresher Training

For qualified operators who need to maintain safe working practices and stay aligned with current guidance.

Conversion Training

For trained operators learning to use a different type of forklift.

For a more detailed breakdown of each training level, view our Forklift Training Levels guide.

Training Delivered to Recognised Standards

ITSSAR-Accredited Forklift Training

All forklift training is delivered in line with recognised UK guidance and current workplace safety legislation, helping employers provide appropriate operator training and maintain safe working practices.

As an ITSSAR-accredited training provider, South Coast Forklift Training undergoes regular monitoring and assessment to ensure training standards remain consistent, current, and professionally delivered.

Courses combine practical instruction with essential operational knowledge, helping operators develop safe working habits, understand truck limitations, and operate equipment competently within real workplace environments.

Training is available for a wide range of material handling equipment, including counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pallet trucks, stackers, VNA trucks, order pickers, and more.

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ITSSAR Cat. 2 Accredited Training Organisation

Employers must not allow anyone to operate a lift truck unless they have completed appropriate training and testing.

Forklift Training That Stands Up to Scrutiny

Training delivered on-site using your equipment, in a controlled and safe environment.

On-Site, Relevant Training

Delivered at your premises using your equipment, so operators are trained in conditions that reflect your actual workplace.

ITSSAR-Accredited Standards

Training that meets recognised UK guidance, giving you confidence that your operation stands up to scrutiny.

Clear, Practical Instruction

No jargon or shortcuts - operators gain a genuine understanding of safe working practices, not just how to pass a test.

Straightforward and Reliable Service

Easy booking process, comprehensive insurance cover, and professionally delivered training from start to finish.

Trusted by Businesses Across Hampshire and the South

"Had a lot more information, learned a lot more than from other instructors."

SJ, Portsmouth, Hampshire

"Great visual aids and instructors who are passionate about forklift trucks."

CP, Havant, Hampshire

"Clear, precise – Clinton made learning fun! You can’t get better than perfect."

KL, Fareham, Hampshire

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Forklift Training Courses

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Counterbalance Forklift Training

Training for the most common forklift type, covering safe operation, pre-use checks, load handling, and manoeuvring in real workplace conditions.

View counterbalance course →

Worker driving an orange reach truck carrying a pallet of boxes inside a large warehouse.

Reach Truck Training

Training focused on high-level warehouse operations, including safe manoeuvring, pallet placement in racking, and working efficiently in narrow aisles.

View reach truck course →

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Telescopic Handler Training

Training for telehandlers used on construction sites and farms, covering safe operation, load placement, stability, and working safely on uneven ground.

View telehandler course →

Looking for something else? View all our forklift training courses.

Areas We Cover

Our offices are in Fareham, Hampshire, between Portsmouth and Southampton. We provide training throughout Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Berkshire.

We work with a trusted network of accredited training partners for businesses located further afield.

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Flexible Training Delivery

We understand that releasing staff for training can affect normal operations. Wherever possible, courses can be scheduled around shift patterns and operational requirements to minimise disruption to your business.

Quick Answers to Common Questions

Do you provide forklift training at our premises?

Yes. All training is delivered on-site at your premises using your equipment and working environment.

Is South Coast Forklift Training accredited?

Yes. South Coast Forklift Training is an ITSSAR-accredited training provider delivering recognised forklift and material handling equipment training.

What types of forklift training do you provide?

We provide training for counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers, telehandlers, vehicle banksman duties, and other material handling equipment.

Can you help us choose the right training course?

Yes. We can advise based on your equipment, operators, and workplace requirements, then recommend the most suitable training course.

Does your price include certification?

Yes. Course fees include certification and all required documentation, with no hidden extras. Where applicable, operators are also registered on the TOPS database.

How many people can attend a forklift training course?

Course sizes are usually limited to a maximum of three delegates, helping ensure proper instruction, supervision, and assessment throughout the training.

If we haven’t covered all your questions already, please check out more frequently asked questions or contact us.

Ready to Arrange Your Forklift Training?

Get the right training in place for your team with an ITSSAR-accredited course delivered at your premises.

Tell us about your equipment, your operators, and your workplace - we’ll recommend the right course and provide a clear, no-obligation quote.

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