Key Benefits:

• Counterbalance or Reach Truck FLT Licence, your practical licence for employment.
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehouse and Storage, your industry qualification.
• Support from a dedicated Success Coach and an Employment Coach throughout your journey.
• Connections to employers seeking licensed operators Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland.

The East Midlands is one of the UK’s most important logistics regions. Major distribution parks across Leicester and Northampton keep this sector busy year-round, with consistent demand for qualified forklift operators. Our funded forklift course Leicester gives you the certified skills employers ask for, at no cost to you. Starting salaries typically range from £24,667 to £30,000, with clear progression opportunities for those who build experience.

• Available Across Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland

This warehouse training Leicester programme is open to eligible residents across the East Midlands area, including Leicester city, Northampton, Loughborough, Corby, Kettering, Hinckley, and surrounding towns. This 12-week programme is delivered 100% online via our Moodle platform, with live Zoom sessions running alongside your study. Attending the Zoom sessions is strongly encouraged and will support your progress, though they are not mandatory. The flexible format typically requires around 15 hours per week.

What you'll learn on the Free Forklift Training in Leicester Programme

This course prepares you for a practical career in warehousing and logistics. You’ll build the technical knowledge and workplace understanding that employers across FLT training Leicestershire and Northamptonshire are actively looking for, finishing with two recognised credentials ready for employment.

Qualifications earned: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehouse and Storage; Counterbalance or Reach Truck FLT Licence.

Modules

Unit 01: Introduction to Warehousing and Storage.

Explore workers’ rights, warehouse types, and modern warehouse management systems.

Unit 02: Understand How to Receive and Store Goods.

Master receiving procedures, stock control (including WMS and barcoding), and health and safety compliance.

Unit 03: Understand How to Process Orders and Prepare Them for Dispatch.

Develop skills in order picking, packaging standards, and dispatch preparation.

Unit 04: Understand How to Check Stock and Update Records.

Learn stock-check methods, inventory accuracy, and record maintenance.

Unit 05: Customer Service in Warehousing and Storage.

Recognise the importance of customer service in logistics and build effective teamwork skills.

"I saved £700 and had a job offer before I'd even finished."

“I’d looked at paying for my forklift licence privately but couldn’t afford it. When I found this free forklift licence Northampton course was fully funded I applied the same day. The online format worked well around my life, and my Success Coach kept me on track throughout. I started work at a distribution centre in Northampton within a month of finishing.”

*—Former learner, Northampton*

Assessment and Technology

Theory learning is delivered through our Moodle platform, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live Zoom sessions run alongside your online study and are strongly encouraged to support your progress, though attendance is not mandatory. There are no written exams. You will be assessed through a knowledge portfolio and practical tasks that reflect real warehouse environments. Your FLT practical test and licence assessment will be scheduled at an approved local test centre, with details confirmed at enrolment.

We're Here to Help You Get a Job in Leicester and the East Midlands

Our goal is to help you build a career in the East Midlands warehousing and logistics sector. Our accredited support model, delivered in partnership with the Adult Skills Fund, provides a personalised roadmap from enrolment to employment.

Our Support Includes:

• A dedicated Success Coach, your guide from enrolment right through to employment.
• Online learning via Moodle, supported by live Zoom sessions with experienced logistics professionals.
• Expert help with your CV and interview preparation so you know how to impress employers in the local job market.
• Personal career guidance and job matching from our expert team.
• We are committed to inclusive learning. We provide a range of accessibility and learning support options; please contact us to discuss your individual needs.

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Success Coaches and Learner Support team

Forklift Operator Jobs Leicester and East Midlands Career Opportunities

The East Midlands is home to some of the UK’s largest logistics operations, with major employers across Leicester, Northampton, and Corby driving consistent demand for qualified forklift operator jobs Leicester and beyond. This funded warehouse course East Midlands gives you direct access to this growing job market.

Entry-level roles (starting salary: £24,667–£30,000):

• Counterbalance FLT Operator, Reach Truck Operator, Warehouse Operative

Mid-level roles (typical salary: £26,000–£32,000):

• Senior FLT Operator, Warehouse Team Leader, Shift Coordinator.

Senior roles (typical salary: £32,000–£60,000+):

• Warehouse Manager, Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager

Is this funded forklift course right for you?

This course is funded through the Adult Skills Fund for eligible residents across Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland. For those who meet the criteria, the course is fully funded at no cost.

• Live in Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, or Rutland.
• Be aged 19 or over (no upper age limit).
• Have the right to work and study in the UK.
• Not be currently enrolled in full-time education.
• Commit to the full 12-week programme.

+ Meet one of these:

• Be unemployed and receiving benefits
• Or be economically inactive (such as caring responsibilities or health reasons)
• Or be employed and earning below £25,750 gross per year.

Forklift & Warehousing Training Course

Key Details

Delivery Method

Online via Zoom and Moodle + Local RTITB test centre

Duration

12 Weeks

Includes

• RTITB Counterbalance or Reach FLT Licence
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage.

Ready to get started?

Take the next step towards free forklift training in Leicester and a new career in the East Midlands.