PROFESSIONAL FORKLIFT TRAINING

Train safely.
Operate confidently.

Professional forklift training in Kempston and Bedford for new and existing operators. Train at FLT Academy Ltd or arrange practical, safety-led training at a suitable workplace.

Independent Training ProviderProfessional instructor-led forklift training

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ProfessionalInstructor-led training

PracticalHands-on operator skills

Safety FirstBuilt around safe operation

READY TO TRAIN?

A straightforward way to arrange forklift training.

Tell us the truck type, your experience and whether training is for you or a team. We will help you choose a suitable course, date and training location before anything is confirmed.

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Choose your trainingExplore Counterbalance, Reach, Bendi, PPT and VNA options.
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Tell us what you needShare your experience, preferred dates and location.
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Get a clear answerWe will confirm the suitable course, availability and price.

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CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE

How can FLT Academy help you?

Start with the account and services designed for you.

01 CANDIDATES

Build your profile and find work.

Create a professional CV, store your training information, receive job alerts and apply for suitable vacancies.

Create a candidate account → 02 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Advertise roles and reach candidates.

Register an agency → 03 EMPLOYERS & COMPANIES

Recruit staff and plan training.

Create a direct-employer account, publish standard job adverts free, find suitable candidates and discuss workplace training requirements.

Register a company →

FOR AGENCIES & BUSINESSES

Better recruitment for agencies. A clearer route into work for candidates.

FLT Academy brings suitable forklift and warehouse vacancies together with people building careers in logistics — making it easier for each side to find the other.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Why agencies benefit.

Standard 30-day job adverts are free.
Advertise forklift and warehouse roles in a place built for logistics careers.
Manage your adverts and applications from one business account.
Use secure messages after an application, while private contact details stay protected.

CANDIDATES

Why candidates benefit.

Create one professional profile and keep training information together.
Find genuine forklift and warehouse vacancies in one focussed place.
View approved agency profiles, their current vacancies and their own website before applying.
Apply directly, with a clear record of the roles you are interested in.
Message approved agencies and employers securely through your account.

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Direct employer? You can use the same free-advert offer and discuss workplace training requirements when you are ready. Register your company →

PROFESSIONAL FORKLIFT TRAINING

Forklift training built around your workplace.

Professional novice, conversion and refresher forklift training across Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Bendi Truck, Powered Pallet Truck and VNA courses.

Counterbalance Training

NoviceRefresherInstructor-Led

Counterbalance forklift training for novice and existing operators, covering safe operation, practical skills and workplace awareness.

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Reach Truck Training

NoviceRefresherInstructor-Led

Reach truck training for novice and existing operators, focused on safe handling, manoeuvring, stacking and confident warehouse operation.

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Bendi Truck Training

NoviceRefresherInstructor-Led

Bendi articulated truck training for novice and existing operators, including safe manoeuvring, load handling and narrow-aisle operation.

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PPT Training

NoviceRefresherInstructor-Led

Powered Pallet Truck training for novice and existing operators, covering safe handling, workplace checks and load movement.

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VNA Training

NoviceRefresherInstructor-Led

Very Narrow Aisle truck training for novice and existing operators, with practical instruction focused on safe operation, load handling and working confidently in narrow-aisle warehouse environments.

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ON-SITE FORKLIFT TRAINING

We can come to your warehouse.

FLT Academy can deliver forklift training at suitable warehouses and workplaces, using the equipment and environment your operators work with every day. Tell us about your site, trucks and team and we will help you decide whether on-site training is suitable.

On-Site Training

Training at your premisesWe can visit suitable warehouses and workplaces to deliver operator training on site.

Your working environmentTrain around the equipment and conditions your operators are familiar with.

Training to match experienceNovice courses run for 3–5 days; conversion and refresher courses run for 1 day.

Business-friendlyA practical option for employers arranging training for members of their workforce.

WHY FLT ACADEMY

Independent Training Provider

A safer, more confident workforce starts with good training.

We focus on practical operator skills, safe working habits and professional instruction. Our goal is simple: help people operate equipment responsibly and give businesses greater confidence in their teams.

✓Safety-focusedClear instruction and safe operating practices.

✓Practical learningHands-on skills that translate to the workplace.

✓Business-friendlyTraining options designed around operational needs.

✓Professional approachA straightforward, supportive training experience.

24YEARShands-on FLT driving experience

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Training backed by 24 years behind the controls.

FLT Academy Ltd combines professional instructor-led training with 24 years of hands-on experience as a forklift truck driver. That means the training is not based on theory alone — it is informed by years of working with forklift trucks and understanding the realities operators face in busy working environments.

My aim is to pass that experience on through practical, straightforward training that helps operators become safer, more confident and more aware of what is happening around them.

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