Driver Training
At DW Mechanical Handling, we provide professional forklift driver training for businesses throughout Harlow, Essex and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re training new operators or updating the skills of experienced staff, our RTITB-accredited instructors deliver practical, engaging courses designed to improve safety, confidence and competence.
From novice forklift training through to refresher forklift training, we tailor every course to suit the experience of the delegates while ensuring they receive the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate lift trucks safely and efficiently.
All training is delivered by experienced RTITB instructors. RTITB is the UK’s largest lift truck training accrediting body and is recognised by the HSE, giving employers confidence that their forklift operator training is delivered to recognised industry standards.
Why Professional Forklift Training Matters
If your company uses forklifts in any capacity, providing the correct forklift training is essential. Proper forklift safety training helps reduce the risk of accidents and injuries while improving efficiency, reducing unnecessary damage to products, racking and equipment, and helping to minimise vehicle downtime.
Whether you’re employing new operators or refreshing existing skills, investing in professional forklift training protects both your employees and your business.
Comprehensive Training Programmes
Our forklift training combines classroom learning with practical, hands-on instruction to provide a thorough understanding of safe operating procedures and current Health & Safety Executive guidance.
Training is delivered in a supportive learning environment, allowing every candidate to build confidence while developing the knowledge required for safe day-to-day operation.
Available training programmes include:
- Novice Forklift Training
- Intermediate Training
- Refresher Forklift Training
- Counterbalance Training
- Group Training for up to 3 Students
We also provide forklift licence training and forklift certification for successful candidates completing the appropriate RTITB training programme.
Experienced Training Providers
With over 15 years of experience supporting businesses throughout Harlow, Essex, Cambridge, Waltham Cross and North London, DW Mechanical Handling has built a reputation for delivering high-quality training backed by genuine industry experience.
Unlike many training providers, our instructors work within the forklift industry every day. That practical knowledge allows us to deliver relevant, real-world forklift operator training that helps candidates develop safe working habits they can confidently apply in the workplace.
Training for Businesses Across the Region
Based in Harlow, we regularly provide forklift driver training for companies throughout Essex, Cambridge, Waltham Cross and North London.
Whether you require forklift safety training for a single operator or group RTITB training for your workforce, we’ll recommend the most suitable course for your business and your employees’ level of experience.
Book Your Forklift Training
To discuss forklift driver training, forklift certification, forklift licence training or refresher forklift training, contact DW Mechanical Handling today.
Our experienced instructors are available to help businesses throughout Harlow, Essex, Cambridge, Waltham Cross and North London with professional, RTITB-accredited forklift training.
About Us
Established over 15 years ago, DW Mechanical Handling is Harlow’s leading Forklift Sales, Hire & Repair centre, specialising in gas, diesel and electric forklifts, light plant machinery, narrow boats and cruisers across the South East.
Alongside forklift driver training, we also provide forklift sales, forklift hire, forklift servicing, forklift repairs, boat repairs, servicing and safety examinations, giving businesses a complete mechanical handling service from one experienced company.