Wight Training Services

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Expert Forklift & Plant Training

Workplace Safety Solutions on the Isle of Wight

We come to you!

Training at your premises, so your employees gain practical skills using the equipment and facilities they work with every day. 

1000+

Courses Delivered

Serving clients for over 15 years, and counting.

Accredited

training to national standards

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At Wight Training Services we are authorised to deliver workplace transport training to the high standards set by the Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register (ITSSAR).

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An ITSSAR-accredited training company:

Wight Training Services is proud to be an ITSSAR-accredited provider, delivering forklift and workplace equipment training to the highest industry standards.

Our accreditation means you can count on professional, compliant, and up-to-date instruction—right at your own site.

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What our customers say:

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...very professional, friendly and extremely helpful!

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Tim Benton of MI-Training has been a great help these last few years always stepping in to help and work around our busy schedule...

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'Tim at WTS is great. Able to meet our training needs across a variety of equipment and machinery. Would definitely recommend Tim!

Why choose Wight Training Services?

Welcome to Wight Training Services – Expert On-Site Forklift & Safety Training Across the South Coast

At Wight Training Services, we deliver practical, professional training that keeps your team safe, skilled, and compliant. Operating across the South Coast and the Isle of Wight and led by experienced instructor Tim Benton, we specialise in on-site forklift training, plant machinery, and health & safety courses, tailored to your workplace needs.

Accredited Courses

Our training is fully accredited by ITSSAR and ABA Workplace Transport, giving you and your team the confidence that every certificate issued meets the highest industry standards.

On-Site Expertise

We come to you! By conducting training at your premises, your employees gain practical skills using the equipment and facilities they work with every day. This hands-on approach makes learning faster, more relevant, and ensures compliance with workplace safety regulations.

Wide Range of Courses

From forklift training (including reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts) to health and safety training, we offer a comprehensive range of courses designed to suit businesses of all sizes.

Our courses

Operating heavy equipment requires skill, precision, and an understanding of safety protocols. Our tailored forklift and plant training courses ensure your team is fully prepared to handle their responsibilities confidently and safely.

Counterbalance

Forklift Training

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Telehandler

Training

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Mobile Elevating Work Platform  (MEWP) Training

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Mini Digger Training

Manual Handling Training

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In all, we deliver 40+ workplace safety courses

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Schedule your on-site course with Wight Training Services today.

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We deliver expert, hands-on training tailored to your workplace.

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Find the right training to keep your team safe, skilled, and compliant.
Receive recognised certification that proves operator competence.
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Latest News & Updates

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Raising a Glass (and a Pallet!) — Goddards Brewery Staff Take on the Reach Truck Forklift Course

By Tim Benton • October 10, 2025
Goddards Brewery staff Bob and Albie complete their experienced reach truck forklift course with Wight Training Services, learning precision handling on-site at the Isle of Wight’s oldest brewery.
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Up in the Air: Rob & Morgan’s Experienced Operators Course on the Spider Boom Lift

By Tim Benton • October 4, 2025
Rob and Morgan of Wight Contractors take on the Spider Boom Lift in their experienced operator course. From wind speed checks to safe handling, here’s how training ensures confidence at height.
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From Forklifts to Cranes: AA Coombes Raise the Bar on Training

By Tim Benton • September 16, 2025
Ethan earned his forklift certificate while the AA Coombes team boosted their skills with slinger/signaller crane training, delivered on-site by Wight Training Services in Bembridge.
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Man in yellow vest instructs another in a forklift in a warehouse; both wear vests.

Raising a Glass (and a Pallet!) — Goddards Brewery Staff Take on the Reach Truck Forklift Course

By Tim Benton • October 10, 2025
Goddards Brewery staff Bob and Albie complete their experienced reach truck forklift course with Wight Training Services, learning precision handling on-site at the Isle of Wight’s oldest brewery.
A person operating a red boom lift outdoors. It is a foggy day, near a stone building.

Up in the Air: Rob & Morgan’s Experienced Operators Course on the Spider Boom Lift

By Tim Benton • October 4, 2025
Rob and Morgan of Wight Contractors take on the Spider Boom Lift in their experienced operator course. From wind speed checks to safe handling, here’s how training ensures confidence at height.
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Trusted Forklift Servicing on the Isle of Wight

At Wight Training Services, we know that safe forklift operations rely on two things: skilled operators and well-maintained equipment. That’s why we recommend Wight Forklift Services Ltd as a trusted local provider of servicing and repairs across the Isle of Wight.


With over 10 years of hands-on experience, their team keeps forklifts, MEWPs, and industrial machinery in peak condition — ensuring your equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant. Whether it’s routine servicing or urgent repairs, Wight Forklift Services provide a fast, professional response to keep your business moving.