Here at Budget Fork Trucks, we know the importance of forklift training. Our team has been training forklift drivers for many years and we offer training onsite at our Berkshire location as well as onsite with companies throughout Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire.

Forklifts play a critical role in various industries, enabling efficient material handling and logistics operations. However, operating a forklift requires proper training and certification to ensure the safety of the operator, the surrounding personnel, and the smooth functioning of business operations. We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to forklift operator training so you know what you need to cover to ensure your drivers are fully qualified.

Operating a forklift is a challenging task that requires skill, focus, and the ability to adapt to different working environments. As we saw last year when we had more than one heatwave hit the UK, forklift drivers must be prepared to face additional challenges and potential safety risks. At Budget Fork Trucks, alongside our training company 1st Advanced Training, we are here to ensure you have the training you need to operate throughout the year. We’ve put together some info as we explore the essential training that forklift drivers need to operate efficiently and safely in hot weather conditions.

Forklift training is an essential part of ensuring the safety and efficiency of any warehouse or manufacturing facility that uses these powerful machines. Ongoing forklift training is particularly important, as it helps to keep operators up-to-date with the latest safety protocols and industry best practices. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of ongoing forklift training, what types of training might be given, and why it is beneficial for both the operators and the company as a whole.

Seasons Greetings to all of our customers at Christmas this year. We’d like to send our best wishes to everyone.

2022 has been a challenging year, especially towards the end of the year, with the cost of living impacting how people are choosing to spend the Christmas period.

Winter months when the weather often takes a turn for the worse can make operating material-handling solutions like forklifts challenging. To avoid accidents and harm to operators and forklifts, winter work training is always advised.

Many businesses around the world make use of aerial lifts and mobile platforms on a daily basis. One of the most popular types to know about is the scissor lift. These unique-looking machines are a real staple in the commercial sector and one you have probably seen before. Superb for making your business more accessible (especially the higher-up bits!), they can come in very handy at times. But what are scissor lifts, what can they be useful for and which sectors do you see them in mostly?