Forklift Licence Course

Key Benefits:

• FREE RTITB FLT licence (Counterbalance or Reach), worth up to £1,475.
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage included.
• Support from a Success Coach and an Employment Coach.
• Access to employers seeking FLT operators in the region.

Are you searching for a stable career in logistics and warehousing in York & North Yorkshire?

Logistics is growing quickly in York and North Yorkshire, with distribution hubs in Sherburn-in-Elmet, York, and Selby, and more jobs in Harrogate and Northallerton. Local employers need skilled forklift operators. Our free forklift licence course York gives you the qualifications you need for these roles, with steady hours, chances to move up, and starting pay between £23,200 and £26,000.

• Available Across York & North Yorkshire

This free forklift licence course, funded by YNYCA, is open to people living in York and North Yorkshire. You’ll learn online via Zoom and Moodle, making it easier for those in rural areas with limited internet access. The practical RTITB forklift training happens at a local registered centre. Whether you’re in York city centre, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Selby, Harrogate, Northallerton, or rural places like Richmondshire and the Yorkshire Dales, this course fits your schedule and location.

What sets our free forklift licence course apart?

The free FLT licence Advantage:

We know that having an RTITB Forklift Truck Licence is key to getting a warehouse job. Other training providers charge £1,475 for this, but with our YNYCA partnership, it’s included for free. You’ll finish your practical training and RTITB assessment during the 12-week course, so you’ll graduate with your licence and be ready to start work right away.

Why this matters:

York and North Yorkshire logistics hubs actively seek licensed FLT operators. Employers across Sherburn-in-Elmet, York, and Selby need candidates who can start immediately in their growing distribution centres. Your pre-licensed status gives you an advantage over candidates without qualifications.

Comprehensive warehouse knowledge:
As well as your RTITB licence, you’ll get the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage. This qualification is recognised across the UK and covers everything involved in working in a warehouse, from receiving goods and preparing them for dispatch to stock control and safety. You’ll learn not just how to drive a forklift, but also how the whole warehouse runs in York and North Yorkshire’s main distribution centres.

What you'll learn on this free forklift licence course

Qualification: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage

Licence: RTITB Counterbalance or Reach FLT Licence
You’ll get your RTITB forklift licence, which is valid for three years. This lets you operate counterbalance or reach trucks in warehouses throughout the region.

What you will cover on the course:

Introduction to Warehousing and Storage

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

Understand How to Receive and Store Goods

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

Understand how to Process Orders and prepare them for Dispatch

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

Understand How to Check Stock and Update Records

Learn stock-check methods, inventory accuracy, and maintaining accurate warehouse records.

Customer Service in Warehousing and Storage

Recognise the importance of customer service in logistics and develop practical teamwork skills.

Why choose our free forklift licence course in York & North Yorkshire?

Normally, commercial forklift training costs £1,475 upfront, but this YNYCA-funded course in York is completely free. York and North Yorkshire have been chosen as a “Get Britain Working” Trailblazer region and have received up to £10 million to help local people find good jobs. You don’t need to have a job before you start, and we’ll help you get interviews while you train. The logistics sector here is growing fast, especially around Sherburn-in-Elmet’s big distribution centres. We’re rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and are Matrix-accredited, so you can trust the quality of our training.

Assessment and Technology

You’ll learn through live Zoom sessions and have access to our Moodle platform any time, day or night. This setup helps people in rural areas with internet issues. Your hands-on forklift training takes place at a local RTITB-registered centre. The course is assessed through tasks; there are no written exams. You’ll build a portfolio to show what you’ve learned about warehouse systems and take the official RTITB practical test to earn your licence.

Career Progression and Earning Potential in York and North Yorkshire

You can move up in your logistics career in York and North Yorkshire’s expanding warehouse sector.

Entry-level roles (starting salary: £23,200-£26,000):

• Counterbalance FLT Operator
• Reach Truck Operator
• Warehouse Operative

Based in Sherburn-in-Elmet, York, and Selby distribution centres.

Mid-level roles (2-5 years experience, typical salary: £26,000-£32,000):

• Senior FLT Operator
• Warehouse Team Leader
• Shift Coordinator

Senior roles (5+ years experience, typical salary: £32,000-£60,000+):

• Warehouse Manager
• Shift Supervisor
• Operations Manager across regional logistics hubs.

Your Partners in Success, From Day One to Your New Career.

We’re here to help you build a long-term career in York and North Yorkshire’s warehousing sector. You’ll get full support from two dedicated coaches during your 12-week course.

Our Support Includes:

• A dedicated one-to-one Success Coach to guide you through your studies.
• A specialist Employment Coach providing intensive weekly work readiness sessions.
• An online learning platform with high-quality resources available 24/7.
• Help with your CV and interview skills from our expert Employment Coaches.

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Success Coaches and Learner Support team

Is this YNYCA-funded training right for you?

This free forklift licence course York and North Yorkshire residents and is funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund for those who qualify. To join, you need to:

• Live in York and North Yorkshire within the YNYCA area.
• Be aged 19+ (no upper limit).
• Meet ONE of these criteria: Unemployed and receiving benefits, Economically inactive (such as caring responsibilities or health reasons), or Employed but earning below £25,750 gross annually before deductions.
• Have the right to work and study in the UK.
• Commit to the 12-week programme, including online sessions, practical forklift training, and weekly coach support.

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

Are you ready to begin your logistics career in York & North Yorkshire?

Join the region’s growing warehousing sector with our free forklift licence course in York, and start your guaranteed path to a job in York and North Yorkshire.