Forklift Training for Businesses on Vancouver Island.

Our training is tried and trusted by hundreds of companies. We cater our training to your company’s specific needs. We design our training for real people doing real work.

Our forklift training programs exceed the required regulations. We are full-time, professional instructors with years of experience training thousands of operators.

From small businesses to multinationals with many locations, we know how to deliver forklift training that satisfies your business requirements, certification and recertification that is really relevant.

Why your business will benefit from our training

Your employees learn in their regular workplace with no travel offsite.
We fit in with your schedule 24/7, causing minimum disruption
Our training exceeds WorkSafeBC/CSA/Labour Canada requirements
Theory and practical sessions address your unique business needs
Operators learn on your equipment in your environment
Daily, small group, or per person competitive pricing.

Our Forklift Training Programs

Counterbalanced

Counterbalanced forklifts are the most popular type of forklift. We offer forklift certification and recertification for all models and types, propane, diesel or electric.

Narrow Aisle

Narrow aisle forklifts are typically used indoors. Our forklift training programs teach your employees to operate safely including steering and stacking high in narrow aisles.

Powered Pallet Truck

Powered Pallet Trucks are commonly referred to as power jacks or electric pallet jacks. We guide your employees on safe operation of your powered pallet trucks for certification as forklift operators in your business.

Aerial Lift

Aerial Lifts — are classified as scissor lifts or boom lifts. These lifts can be battery-powered, propane, gas or diesel — and we provide on site aerial lift training on all of them.

I had very good feedback from everyone about your course and would be happy to recommend you to anyone requiring this type of training.

Animatrik, Vancouver

The value Martin’s Forklift provides by coming to our site to do the training on our own equipment is exceptional…

RBM Hold Solutions, Surrey

…classes are great for all levels of experience and the service that Martin & Lucia provide is always superb.

C&S Tile, Burnaby

Martin’s Forklift did a fabulous job training on our turret truck at our Vancouver warehouse . . . I truly recommend them.

HBI Canada, Vancouver

Used this company to train 5 people on site . . . the course was very easy to understand and safety driven.

Shield Masonry, Vancouver

Provides excellent training for our employees . . . very convenient to have them onsite . . . great training for renewals and brand new learners, we will have them out again in two years.

Remo Nutrients

IVES Certified Trainer

BC Safety Charter

Safety Alliance of BC

Latest Posts and Resources

Remember forklift safety

It’s easy to get distracted these days, with so many pandemic safety rules to remember. But please don’t forget the basics of safe forklift operation. Check your machine, check your load, check your environment, check your clearances, and always wear the seatbelt.

Martin’s Forklift news

Our 2020 Spring/Summer newsletter is now available – email us for a copy. We are also back to scheduling on-site forklift training for Comox Valley employers.

Forklift operator safety tips

For all those forklift operators out there working during this pandemic, thank you for moving our essential items. Please stay safe, always check your forklift, check your load, check your environment and check your clearances. We are working on a way to resume our Comox Valley on-site forklift training in a way that is safe […]