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A man is driving a forklift in a warehouse.
By Tim Benton June 17, 2025
Three team members at The Garlic Farm—Will, Feras and Valetin—recently completed a refresher forklift and reach truck course with Wight Training Services. Training on their own machines helped sharpen skills, boost safety and ensure they're fully up to speed.
A man is sitting in the driver's seat of a telehandler
By Tim Benton May 29, 2025
As the UK festival season heats up, Live Nation’s Lee Khassal dropped in at the Isle of Wight Festival site to refresh his J3 Telehandler skills with Wight Training. Under Tim Benton’s watchful eye, the booms were booming!
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A man is driving a forklift in a warehouse.
By Tim Benton June 17, 2025
Three team members at The Garlic Farm—Will, Feras and Valetin—recently completed a refresher forklift and reach truck course with Wight Training Services. Training on their own machines helped sharpen skills, boost safety and ensure they're fully up to speed.
A man is sitting in the driver's seat of a telehandler
By Tim Benton May 29, 2025
As the UK festival season heats up, Live Nation’s Lee Khassal dropped in at the Isle of Wight Festival site to refresh his J3 Telehandler skills with Wight Training. Under Tim Benton’s watchful eye, the booms were booming!
A red and yellow forklift is loading a stack of shipping containers.
By Tim Benton May 26, 2025
After May’s training sessions at the Isle of Wight Festival site, Tim Benton returned to deliver more expert forklift training—this time for Chanel and Connor Price of Paul Price Events. Another successful day of lifting, laughing, and learning in the sun!
A forklift is being used to lift some pallets in a field.
By Tim Benton May 15, 2025
As the Isle of Wight Festival 2025 build begins, Wight Training Services has been on site delivering telehandler refresher training for Paul Price Events – ensuring safety, efficiency, and full compliance before the first tent peg goes in.
A man is driving a forklift in a warehouse.
By Tim Benton April 3, 2025
Not sure whether your staff need a forklift licence? If you're operating forklifts on the Isle of Wight, this guide explains the legal requirements, training options, and how to ensure your team is safe, competent, and compliant with HSE standards.
A blue and white lift is parked in a parking garage.
By Tim Benton March 12, 2025
New ABA testing standards for MEWP training will be mandatory from November 2025. These changes ensure operators are better prepared, with a stronger focus on safety, inspections, and real-world skills. Here’s what employers on the Isle of Wight need to know.
A green crane is parked in a muddy field.
By Tim Benton February 4, 2025
Looking for practical, cost-effective training that fits your business? On-site training with Wight Training Services brings expert instruction directly to your workplace—tailored to your environment, reducing downtime, and boosting safety where it matters most. Discover the smarter way to train.