DW Forklift Training

Taking on new staff or temporary summer workers? 🏭

If you run a warehouse or manufacturing facility in the Midlands, keeping your team fully compliant shouldn't slow down production.

At DW Forklift Training, we bring our RTITB-accredited training directly to your site across Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, and beyond. We train your staff on your own machines, in their working environment, with zero unnecessary downtime. Keep your site safe and compliant before the autumn peak hit!

📩 DM us or visit our employer training page to request a quote: https://www.dwforklifttraining.co.uk/all-courses/

Meet the team behind DW Forklift Training! 👋

Whether you train at our Birmingham facility or our Leicester site, you'll be working with Dave, Shaz, and instructors who genuinely care about getting you certified safely.

We know that stepping onto a forklift for the first time can make your stomach turn a little bit. That’s why we keep things friendly, patient, and completely no-nonsense. No pretentious jargon, no stress, just proper, hands-on instruction to make sure you walk out test-ready and confident.

Got a question for us? Get in Touch!

TRUCK SPOTLIGHT: Powered Pallet Truck (PPT)

Looking for the quickest way to get qualified in material handling?

The Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) is the entry point many people overlook. PPTs are used in virtually every retail stockroom, supermarket distribution hub, and warehouse floor across the UK.

⚡ Quick and accessible to learn.
⚡ Ideal for building confidence if bigger forklifts feel intimidating.
⚡ A fantastic first step onto the logistics pay ladder.
⚡ Start small, build confidence, and grow your career from there.

Check out our PPT course: https://www.dwforklifttraining.co.uk/all-courses/

When was the last time you refreshed your forklift ticket? ⏱

The HSE recommends refresher training every 3 to 5 years.

It’s not just about keeping compliant with the law; it’s about shaking off bad habits that creep in over time and making sure you go home safe at the end of every shift.

Our 1-day refresher courses at Birmingham and Leicester are straightforward, friendly, and no-nonsense.

We bring you right up to speed with current safety standards without wasting your time.

Keep your ticket active and your skills sharp.

Book a refresher:

https://www.dwforklifttraining.co.uk/all-courses/

To everyone getting their A-Level results today: take a deep breath.

Whether you got the exact grades you wanted or things went a completely different direction, remember that exam results do not define your potential or your future. Some of the most successful careers are built on practical, hands-on skills, hard work, and real-world qualifications.

If you’re stepping back, reassessing, or deciding to go straight into earning, having a recognised qualification like a forklift licence gives you immediate earning power and a genuine foot in the door.

There are many paths to success and we're here to help you build yours! Kind, honest advice is always free at DW:

https://www.dwforklifttraining.co.uk/

TRUCK SPOTLIGHT: Reach Truck

Ever wondered how warehouses stack goods 10 metres high in super narrow aisles?

That’s where the Reach Truck comes in. Operating a Reach Truck is all about precision, spatial awareness, and confidence at height. Because it requires a more specialised touch, certified Reach Truck operators are constantly in high demand in high-bay distribution centres across the West and East Midlands.

Already got your Counterbalance?

Adding Reach to your ticket makes you twice as valuable to prospective employers.

Take the step up today:
https://www.dwforklifttraining.co.uk/all-courses/

Heading to university this September?

Hospitality and retail aren't the only ways to fund student life.

Warehousing and logistics shifts run early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Making them ideal to fit around a lecture timetable!

Plus, holding a recognised forklift qualification means higher hourly pay rates than standard student roles. Spend 3–5 days getting certified this August, and you’ll be set with a solid part-time earner for the whole academic year.

Work smarter, earn better.

Explore student-friendly course options:
https://www.dwforklifttraining.co.uk/all-courses/

TRUCK SPOTLIGHT: Counterbalance If there’s one machine that rules the warehouse floor, it’s the Counterbalance.

It’s the workhorse of material handling, used in distribution yards, manufacturing plants, and retail stockrooms everywhere.

Why start here?

* It’s the most widely recognised qualification in the industry.
* It teaches you foundational load stability and safety principles.
* It opens up the widest variety of job roles across the West Midlands.

Whether you're a complete beginner or renewing your ticket, this is the ultimate all-rounder. Learn on real equipment:

https://www.dwforklifttraining.co.uk/counterbalance-forklift-training-courses/