Welcome to Smiths Training

At Smiths Training, we provide industry-leading IPAF, PASMA, Forklift and workplace safety courses across the North West and Yorkshire. With nine purpose-built training centres, our network is designed to give businesses and individuals easy access to accredited, high-quality training delivered by expert instructors with real-world experience.

Whether you’re looking for IPAF MEWP training, PASMA Working at Height, or essential classroom-based safety courses, our centres offer modern facilities, flexible scheduling, and hands-on training environments that prepare delegates for safe, confident work on site.

We currently operate dedicated training centres in:

Blackburn, Blackpool, Bradford (coming soon), Castleford, Lancaster, Openshaw (Manchester), Preston, Trafford Park (Manchester) & Warrington

Together, these centres serve businesses across Lancashire, Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, and West Yorkshire, making us one of the most accessible and comprehensive training providers in the region.

Accredited Training Close to You

Our growing network of locations ensures that high-quality training is never far away. Each centre is equipped to deliver the full range of our programmes, with dedicated indoor spaces for practical IPAF training, fully equipped classrooms, and, in selected centres, specialist facilities for Forklift courses.

Delegates benefit from:

Convenient, well-connected locations near major transport routes

Accredited courses recognised throughout construction, facilities management, warehousing and maintenance sectors

Hands-on, practical instruction from experienced trainers

Flexible course availability across multiple centres

Modern, comfortable training environments suitable for individuals and group bookings

With multiple sites to choose from, businesses can easily train their teams across different locations while maintaining consistent quality and standards.

Why Choose Smiths Training?

We combine industry expertise, modern facilities, and flexible scheduling to support delegates at every level—from first-time trainees to experienced operators refreshing their skills.

Our instructors bring decades of practical experience from across construction, powered access, warehousing and industrial sectors. This ensures every course is grounded in real-world application, preparing delegates for the situations they’ll face on site.

As part of the wider Smiths Hire Group, we also support businesses with access to plant, tool and access equipment hire, offering a complete solution for safe working at height, groundworks, handling, and site operations. Whether you need accredited training or reliable on-site equipment, Smiths Hire and Smiths Training work hand-in-hand to support your project from start to finish. Visit Smiths Hire for tool and equipment hire

Explore Our Training Network

Use the links above to find your nearest training centre, view available courses, or make a booking. With nine locations and more opening soon, Smiths Training continues to expand to meet growing demand across the North West and Yorkshire. For help and advice on courses, view our Training FAQs.

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