Free Forklift Training Gap Check

Not sure which training your operators require?

GH Training offers a free initial review to help employers identify the likely training route based on their equipment, operator history and workplace duties.

The review is intended for businesses across the North West, North Wales and West Yorkshire. There is no obligation to book training.

What the Review Can Help Clarify

During the review, we can discuss:

Equipment categories used at your workplace
Number of operators
Previous training and available records
Practical operating experience
New or changing job roles
Refresher and reassessment needs
Conversion between equipment categories
Workplace familiarisation
Loads and attachments
Shift and production requirements
Manager or supervisor training
Suitable next steps

The review provides initial guidance based on the information supplied. A final course recommendation may require additional evidence or assessment.

Which Training Route Might Apply?

Novice Training

For employees without previous formal training or practical experience on the relevant equipment.

View Novice Forklift Training

Experienced-Operator Training

For suitable operators with substantial practical experience but no recognised evidence of formal training.

View Experienced-Operator Training

Conversion Training

For a formally trained operator moving to another category or significantly different type of equipment.

View Forklift Conversion Training

Refresher Training

For a previously trained operator who requires reassessment or updated instruction.

View Forklift Refresher Training

Familiarisation

For a trained operator gaining supervised experience with a particular machine, workplace, load or procedure.

View Forklift Familiarisation Training

Request Your Free Training Review

Complete the short form and GH Training will contact you to discuss the likely requirement.

First Name *

Second Name *

Company *

Company Position *

Email address *

Telephone Number *

What type of workplace do you operate *

manufacturing
Engineering
Distribution
Food Production

What would you like GH Training to help clarify?

What Happens Next?

After receiving the form, GH Training will review the information and contact you to discuss:

Operator experience and training history
Equipment categories
Workplace duties
Any records available
Possible course levels
Practical training requirements
Suitable next steps

If the information is incomplete, we may ask for photographs of equipment information plates, copies of previous training evidence or further details about the work being performed.

The Review Is Guidance, Not Operator Certification

The Training Gap Check does not:

Qualify an employee to operate equipment
Replace formal operator training
Replace practical assessment
Authorise an operator to work
Confirm compliance with every employer duty
Replace a workplace risk assessment

It helps identify the likely training route so that the employer can make an informed decision.

Equipment We Can Discuss

The review can cover:

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Training for Managers and Supervisors

The review may identify a need beyond operator training.

Managers and supervisors may require enough knowledge to recognise unsafe practices, monitor operators and understand when further training is needed.

View Managing and Supervising MHE Training

Training Renewal Reminders

Where agreed with the customer and permitted under the applicable privacy arrangements, GH Training may record training information and issue reminders before an employer’s planned review date.

The wording should avoid saying that training is automatically “due” or has “expired,” because forklift training does not have one universal statutory expiry period.

Recommended reminder wording:

If you choose to receive reminders, GH Training can contact your nominated business representative before the review date recorded for an operator or equipment category. Employers remain responsible for monitoring competence and arranging earlier training when circumstances require it.

Add an unticked form checkbox:

I would like information about optional training-review reminders.

Do not combine this with the mandatory privacy acknowledgement.

Areas Covered

GH Training supports employers across:

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Prefer to Talk?

Call GH Training on 01925 500796 to discuss your equipment and operators.

Alternatively, complete the form and select “Not sure” wherever you need guidance.