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Forklift Training in
Birmingham
FTW Training is now open in Birmingham, bringing
multi-award-winning, RTITB and AITT accredited forklift training to
businesses and individuals across the West Midlands.
multi-award-winning, RTITB and AITT accredited forklift training to
businesses and individuals across the West Midlands.
Our new centre on Newtown Row is FTW Training’s first permanent site in the Midlands, putting accredited counterbalance, reach truck, bendi and pallet truck training within easy reach of Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Coventry. As well as centre-based courses, our instructors deliver forklift training on your own premises anywhere across the Midlands — ideal for commercial customers who want their team trained on-site.
About Our
Birmingham
Forklift Training Centre
Forklift Training Centre
Located at 77–87 Newtown Row, Birmingham, B6 4HG — on the A34, close to the Aston Expressway and around a mile north of Birmingham city centre — our Birmingham centre joins FTW Training’s established sites in Skelmersdale, Widnes and Birkenhead. It’s led by a team of experienced, qualified instructors and backed by Managing Director Stephen Dovey, who built his career training forklift operators in Birmingham before returning to open this permanent centre.
The Birmingham centre gives you full access to FTW Training’s
complete range of RTITB and AITT accredited courses, from a first
forklift licence through to instructor training:
complete range of RTITB and AITT accredited courses, from a first
forklift licence through to instructor training:
Novice training
(3–5 days)
(3–5 days)
for complete beginners
Experienced operator training (2–3 days)
for drivers with experience but no formal accreditation
Conversion courses
(1–2 days)
(1–2 days)
to add a new licence type to an existing qualification
Refresher training
(1 day)
(1 day)
recommended before your 3-year RTITB accreditation expires
This standard of training is reflected in our track record:
FTW Training was named RTITB Training Provider of the Year in 2024, and in 2025 our instructor Alistair King was named RTITB Commercial Instructor of the Year.
FTW Training was named RTITB Training Provider of the Year in 2024, and in 2025 our instructor Alistair King was named RTITB Commercial Instructor of the Year.
Forklift Machine Training
Available in Birmingham
Available in Birmingham
Whatever machine your business runs, our Birmingham instructors can train
your team on it — at our centre or at your own premises. Our most popular courses
in Birmingham include:
your team on it — at our centre or at your own premises. Our most popular courses
in Birmingham include:
Counterbalance
Forklift Training in Birmingham
Forklift Training in Birmingham
The counterbalance forklift is the most widely used truck in Birmingham’s warehouses, distribution centres and manufacturing sites. A weighted rear end balances the load lifted at the front, making it a versatile everyday machine and usually the first licence a new operator gains. We deliver RTITB accredited counterbalance training in Birmingham for complete novices, experienced operators seeking formal accreditation, and licence holders due a refresher.
Reach Truck
Training in Birmingham
Training in Birmingham
Reach trucks lift to around 12 metres or more and are a common sight in the large distribution centres around Birmingham and the M6/M42 corridor. Our reach truck training in Birmingham covers safe operation in high-bay racking environments, from novice courses through to conversions for operators who already hold a counterbalance licence.
Bendi / Pivot Steer
Forklift Training in Birmingham
Forklift Training in Birmingham
Also known as Bendi or Flexi trucks, pivot-steer forklifts can turn their forks through 90 degrees, making them ideal for narrow-aisle warehouses where every metre of storage space counts. Our bendi forklift training in Birmingham gives operators the manoeuvrability skills to work safely and efficiently in tight aisles, helping Midlands businesses make the most of their warehouse space.
Pedestrian/Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) Training in Birmingham
PPTs are the go-to machine for moving pallets quickly and safely around Birmingham warehouses, retail stock rooms and distribution centres, and can be folded away and stored when not in use. Our PPT training in Birmingham gives operators of all experience levels a nationally recognised licence in as little as a day.
We also train Birmingham businesses on very narrow aisle (VNA), combi, low-level order picker (LLOP) and mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) machines — get in touch to discuss the right course for your fleet.
On-Site Forklift Training for Commercial Customers Across Birmingham & the Midlands
Many of our commercial customers prefer training delivered where their operators already work. Alongside our Newtown Row training centre, FTW Training’s instructors travel to deliver fully accredited forklift training on your own premises anywhere in Birmingham and across the Midlands — including Solihull, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Coventry and beyond.
Why choose on-site training?
- Minimal downtime — your team trains without vehicles leaving site
- Operators learn on your own machines,in your own working environment
- More cost-effective when training several operators at once
- Bespoke courses tailored to your site layout,stock and specific hazards
- The same RTITB and AITT accreditation as centre-based training
If you run a warehouse, distribution centre, manufacturing site or logistics operation anywhere in the West Midlands, contact our Birmingham centre to discuss on-site training for your team.
Why Choose FTW Training
in Birmingham
in Birmingham
RTITB Training Provider of the Year 2024
Experienced instructors, led locally by Managing Director Stephen Dovey
RTITB Commercial Instructor of the Year 2025 — Alistair King
Funded programmes supporting unemployed people into work
RTITB and AITT accredited courses, recognised UK-wide
A permanent Midlands base backed by FTW Training’s established North West centres and nationwide on-site service
Find Us in Birmingham
FTW Training Birmingham
77–87 Newtown Row
Birmingham
B6 4HG
77–87 Newtown Row
Birmingham
B6 4HG
On the A34, close to the Aston Expressway (A38M) and around a mile north of Birmingham city centre, our centre is easy to reach from across the West Midlands — including Solihull, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell, Coventry and the wider Birmingham area.
Call the Birmingham centre on 0121 663 6751, or email info@ftwtraining.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is FTW Training’s Birmingham centre?
Our Birmingham training centre is at 77–87 Newtown Row, Birmingham,B6 4HG, on the A34 close to the Aston Expressway and around a mile north of the city centre.
Where is FTW Training’s Birmingham centre?
Our Birmingham training centre is at 77–87 Newtown Row, Birmingham,B6 4HG, on the A34 close to the Aston Expressway and around a mile north of the city centre.
Do you offer on-site forklift training in Birmingham?
Yes. As well as courses at our Newtown Row centre, our instructors delivers accredited training on your own premises anywhere in Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
How long does forklift training take?
It depends on the course: novice training runs 3–5 days, experienced operator training 2-3 days, and refresher training 1 day.
Is FTW Training accredited?
Yes. We are RTITB and AITT accredited, and were named RTITB Training Provider of the Year in 2024.
How much does forklift training cost in Birmingham?
Costs depend on the course type, machine and group size. Contact our Birmingham centre on 0121 663 6751 for a tailored quote.
Book Your Forklift Training in Birmingham
Whether you’re an individual looking for your first licence or a commercial operation training a whole team,
FTW Training’s Birmingham centre offers a comprehensive range of RTITB and AITT accredited courses — at
Newtown Row or on your own premises anywhere in the Midlands.
FTW Training’s Birmingham centre offers a comprehensive range of RTITB and AITT accredited courses — at
Newtown Row or on your own premises anywhere in the Midlands.
Call us today on 0121 663 6751, email info@ftwtraining.com, or fill in the contact form on our website.
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