ITSSAR-Accredited Forklift Training

Training Built Around Your Workplace Operations

  • Training Delivered at Your Premises
  • Practical Instruction in Real Workplace Conditions
  • Certification and ITSSAR Registration Included

Hampshire Forklift Training for Businesses

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

Training takes place at your premises using your own equipment and working environment, allowing operators to build confidence and develop practical skills in conditions that reflect real workplace operations. Both practical and theoretical instruction are adapted to the trucks, loads, layouts, and operating conditions your staff work with every day.

Courses cover the key practical and theoretical aspects of safe forklift operation, including pre-use inspections, manoeuvring, load handling, and understanding truck stability and limitations. All training is delivered in line with recognised UK guidance and current workplace legislation, with a strong focus on clear instruction, safe working practices, and training that stands up to scrutiny.

Red approved stamp on white background.

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

Forklift Training Levels Explained

All courses follow recognised ITSSAR standards and are delivered in line with current HSE guidance.

Novice Operator Training

For staff with little or no previous experience operating the relevant type of truck.

Experienced Operator Training

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

Safety Refresher Training

For qualified operators who need to refresh skills, maintain safe working practices, and remain aligned with current guidance.

Conversion Training

For trained operators learning to use a different category of forklift truck.

For a more detailed breakdown of each training level, view our forklift training levels guide.


Professional Standards Without the Shortcuts

ITSSAR-Accredited Forklift Training

All training is delivered in line with recognised UK guidance and current workplace legislation, helping employers provide structured, properly documented forklift training for their operators.

As an ITSSAR-accredited training provider, South Coast Forklift Training is regularly monitored and assessed to ensure training standards remain current, consistent, and professionally maintained.

Courses combine practical instruction with the operational knowledge operators need to work safely and confidently in real workplace environments. Training focuses not just on passing a test, but on developing safe working habits, understanding truck limitations, and operating equipment correctly in day-to-day operations.

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.

Blue‑shaded UK and Ireland map with vertical black letters spelling ITSSAR.
ITSSAR Cat. 2 Accredited Training Organisation
Operators should receive appropriate training and assessment before using lift trucks in the workplace.


Source: HSE Approved Code of Practice L117 – Rider-Operated Lift Trucks


Forklift Training That Stands Up to Scrutiny

Structured, workplace-based training designed around real operational conditions.

Location pin behind a warehouse.

On-Site, Relevant Training

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

Rosette with star inside.

ITSSAR-Accredited Standards

Structured training with the documentation, assessment, and professional standards employers should expect.

Teacher and students.

Clear, Practical Instruction

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

Shield with tick inside.

Straightforward and Reliable Service

Straightforward booking, clear communication, and certification and paperwork completed promptly with no hidden extras.

Trusted by Businesses Across Hampshire and the South

Black Quotation Marks

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

SJ, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Black Quotation Marks

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

CP, Havant, Hampshire

Black Quotation Marks

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

KL, Fareham, Hampshire

Want to see more? Check out our Google reviews.


Forklift Training Courses

Counterbalance Forklift Training

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

View counterbalance course →

Reach Truck Training

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

View reach truck course →

Telehandler Training

Training for telehandlers used in construction and industrial settings, 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 based in Fareham, Hampshire, allowing us to provide training across Hampshire and surrounding counties including Surrey, West Sussex, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Berkshire.

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

Map of the south of England.
Forklift instructor monitoring a trainee forklift operator.

Flexible Training Delivery

We understand that releasing operators for training can affect productivity and day-to-day operations. Wherever possible, courses can be scheduled around shift patterns and operational requirements to minimise disruption.


Quick Answers to Common Questions

Do you provide forklift training at our premises?
Yes. All training is delivered on-site using your equipment and normal working environment.
Is South Coast Forklift Training accredited?
Yes. South Coast Forklift Training is an ITSSAR-accredited training provider delivering forklift and workplace transport training across Hampshire and surrounding areas.
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 a wide range of 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 before recommending the most suitable 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 ITSSAR TOPS database.
How many people can attend a forklift training course?
Course sizes are usually limited to a maximum of three trainees to help ensure proper instruction, supervision, and assessment throughout the course.

Ready to Arrange Your Forklift Training?

Get practical, professionally delivered forklift training in place for your operators with an ITSSAR-accredited course delivered at your premises.

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

error: This content is subject to copyright.