The Complete Employer’s Guide to Course Lengths, Accreditation, Costs and Legal Duties Written from the perspective of Advanced Fork Truck Training, whose instructors are personally AITT-registered, and whose founder sits on the AITT council as a Training Standards Adviser. In Short There is no government-issued forklift licence in the UK. Operators earn a certificate Continue reading
Most enquiries I take start with the same sentence: “Can you give me a price for forklift training?” It’s a fair question, but it’s rarely the right one to start with. After more than thirty years in this industry, I’ve learnt that the price tag on a course tells you almost nothing useful on its Continue reading
Plant Operator Training: Building Competent Teams for Industrial Operations Plant Operator Training represents one of the most critical investments an industrial operation can make. Yet many employers struggle to understand what effective training actually looks like and when it delivers genuine value. After three decades working across industrial training, I’ve seen operations transform their safety Continue reading
HIAB Training for Workplace Operations: What Every Employer Needs to Know Why does professional HIAB certification matter to your business? Professional HIAB certification matters because it directly protects your people, your loads, your equipment and your legal position, and an untrained operator puts all four at risk. When you’re managing operations that involve truck-mounted cranes, Continue reading
Manual handling regulations form the backbone of workplace safety legislation across UK industrial facilities. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to eliminate hazardous manual handling tasks where reasonably practicable, conduct comprehensive risk assessments for unavoidable operations, and implement control measures that reduce injury risks. These regulations apply to all activities involving Continue reading
Electric forklift trucks have become increasingly prominent due to their significantly lower lifetime ownership costs and zero-emission operation. For businesses looking to modernise their material handling equipment while meeting environmental targets, electric forklifts represent the most future-proof investment. At AFTT, we provide fully accredited forklift training courses on a range of lift Continue reading
In the material handling industry forklift refresher courses play a crucial role in maintaining workplace safety standards and legal compliance. At AFTT, we provide HSE-compliant refresher training across London and the South-East, delivered by accredited instructors with extensive industry experience. This guide covers everything employers and operators need to know about refresher requirements, Continue reading
Choosing the correct forklift certification can significantly impact both your employability and operational efficiency in warehouse environments. With UK employers increasingly seeking specialised skills, understanding the differences between counterbalance and reach trucks could save you hundreds of pounds in unnecessary training costs while making your CV considerably more attractive to potential employers. This Continue reading
Two key pieces of equipment that play vital roles in modern warehousing operations are Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks and Reach trucks. Each offers distinct advantages and limitations, making the choice between them a critical decision for warehouse managers and logistics professionals. TL;DR What is a VNA truck? A VNA truck is Continue reading
What makes pallet trucks essential for material handling? Pallet trucks are essential because they move palletised goods quickly, safely and with far less physical effort than manual carrying, which is why they are found in almost every warehouse, factory and distribution centre. When it comes to material handling, the pallet truck stands out as Continue reading
Scott guy became an instructor in 2015 with 9 years of experiences operating forklift trucks in a warehouse environment.
He provides training on a range of forklift trucks which include:
He also provides training on the following non fork lift truck courses:
Scott has a calm, friendly and understanding approach with the correct attitude and skills to keep his trainees relaxed, safe and confident when on the course.
He was attracted to instructing because he wanted to give people a chance to get employment and follow their career in fork truck driving.
Scott enjoys running all the courses but especially likes the Reach Stacker as it’s a big machine weighing 82 tonne.
Outside of work Scott is a family man who enjoys spending time with the family and also loves camping, cycling, boardsports and other fun activities.
Dawid Ungar qualified as an instructor in July 2015 and provides training on a variety of forklift trucks including:
He qualified as an MHE operator in the USA back in 1996, and since arriving in the UK in 2008 has qualified as a C/Balance and Reach Truck operator.
Dawid decided to become an instructor because he has a passion for teaching people new skills and helping them grow in their new role. He’s always happy to share his knowledge and provide additional help when needed.
He loves to run all of the course’s but especially likes anything to do with Reach Truck’s.
In his spare time Dawid is a very active person who likes to keep fit in the gym, swim and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.
Kelvin Stock has been a forklift operator since the age of 16 with more than 30 years of experience in warehousing from paper mills to engineering.
He provides training on a variety of trucks, from the pedestrian pallet truck up to counterbalance 15000kg and over. Kelvin also provides training on ramps and is well versed in providing manual handling training.
He became an in-house instructor for ASD Metals in 2003 and then an external instructor in 2006 working for a company called Mentor. Having enjoyed his job as an in-house instructor he jumped at the chance in becoming a forklift instructor and has been doing it ever since.
He has successfully trained many people over the years and from a wide number of industries, Kelvin’s been told by many trainees how relaxed he makes them feel while being on the course which Kelvin puts down to his motto:
“Train how I would like to be trained”
Although he provides training on many vehicles his favourite is the VNA Man up truck as it’s a great truck to operate and a very clever machine.
Outside of work Kelvin loves to relax and socialise with people but also has a passion for flying his drone quadcopter, taking videos and pictures of scenic areas.
Wadeed has been both a forklift truck instructor and examiner since 1986 with Fork Truck Training Ltd.
He instructs on ALL types of
He’s qualified to instruct on many different attachments.
He trained more than 500 operators on seven sites whilst working for MK Electrics in London, Basildon and Southend, Essex.
He’s worked as a commercial instructor since October 2010.
Clive’s experience dates back to 1975 at Vauxhall Motors, Luton. He’s operated trucks at all levels. We’re talking:
He started with Fork Truck Training Ltd in 1986 working as an on-site forklift truck instructor and he remained for 25 years.
He’s covered the length and breadth of Britain and as far afield as Novgorod in Russia, Bahrain and Azerbaijan. He’s instructed in all types of environment and that’s what makes him so good. Any application, he’s really confident with all of them:
He’s qualified to both instruct and teach and can supervise and instruct on a range of forklift trucks and attachments, loading shovels, dumpers, lorry loaders, mobile elevated working platforms, agricultural tractors and trailers.
Clive sits on the AITT council and is a Training Standards Adviser for the AITT.
He loves the job today every bit as much as he did over 30 years ago, he’s as enthusiastic as he was when he started. He’s a grandfather and he’s not only a proficient water-skier, he’s also a water-ski instructor.