Looking to get certified fast and affordably on a forklift? Whether you’re an individual or booking for your team, DiggerTraining.com is your trusted training centre for Counterbalance Forklift, Reach Truck, and Powered Pallet Truck (PPT).
We’re an RTITB and NPORS approved centre, audited and rated “Excellent” in our most recent inspection. All qualifications are nationally recognised and accepted across UK warehouses and construction sites.
Train on up-to-date forklifts that reflect real-world working conditions. We invest in your safety and confidence with reliable, comfortable, and modern equipment.
We’re flexible — with weekend and evening slots available to suit your schedule.
Our trainers bring years of industry experience, adapting each session to the learner’s pace and background.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or renewing your ticket, we tailor the training to your skill level with one-on-one support where needed.
The most commonly used forklift in the UK — ideal for warehouse, logistics, and construction roles.
Perfect for narrow-aisle warehouse operations. Train on real indoor scenarios with our latest reach trucks.
Essential for supermarket, warehouse, and distribution environments. Available as stand-on or pedestrian unit courses
Fast Turnaround, Flexible Dates
Yes. Construction sites require a recognised card such as NPORS or CPCS.
No, unless you plan to drive the machine on public roads.
Minimum 16
Yes, but training is strongly advised for safety and insurance.
Yes, as long as they meet ID and language requirements.
Yes, with an NPORS-CSCS logo card.
Safety boots, high-vis clothing, hard hat, and gloves are typically required.
Novice: 4-10 days ( Depending on course, machinery, Group of people)
Experienced Drivers : 2-3 days.
Price depending on course, machinery, type and location.
Mini digger: landscaping/residential.
360 excavator: major groundwork/infrastructure.
No, novice courses cover all basics.
Risk assessments, lifting operations, trench work, and machine checks.
Mini digger plus 360 excavator for versatility.
You need a conversion course, usually shorter than full novice training.
Housing developments, civil engineering, landscaping, demolition. Highway
(Depending the region they live in)
£130–£160/day (entry-level), £180–£220/day (experienced).
Yes, especially with CSCS logo.
High due to ongoing housing and infrastructure projects.
Many employers overseas accept NPORS, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
Every 3–5 years
You can retake after additional training.
Recommended every 3–5 years.
Yes, via a conversion course.
Cards typically last 3–5 years, depending on the scheme.
Yes, for self-employed operators or limited companies.
1–2 weeks is ideal. But we have many instructor so we are flexible.
Yes, nationwide.
We offer multilingual instructors or interpreters.
You must be fit to operate machinery safely.
Hire companies often require proof of training.
Our training centre pass rate is above 98% due to practical focus.
Yes, employers can check cards via the NPORS database.
Consider machine type, job role, and future career plans.
Yes, NPORS includes specialist lifting endorsements.
It can be combined with a Health & Safety test for CSCS requirements.
Site cards include CSCS logo; non-site cards are for industrial or agricultural use.