Training options in the High Peak are thin on the ground, and for Buxton the practical answer is usually the A53 over the moors: our centre at Endon is around 35 minutes away and handles the whole ticket in one place — training, HS&E test and CPCS technical tests.

Quarrying and civils work around Buxton keeps demand for excavator, dump truck and loading shovel tickets high. You train on machines we own, with a maximum of two candidates per machine.

Not sure which course you need? See our excavator, telehandler, dumper, scissor lift and forklift training pages, or browse all courses and prices.

Getting Here from the Buxton Area

  • Buxton town centre — around 35 minutes via the A53
  • Whaley Bridge — around 45 minutes
  • Chapel-en-le-Frith — around 45 minutes
  • Bakewell — around 50 minutes

Operator Training, Mill Farm, Gratton Lane, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 9AG

Popular CPCS Courses for Buxton Operators

All delivered and tested at our own centre — prices shown are course prices, not broker mark-ups

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pass the HS&E test before my course?

You need a valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment test (passed within the last two years) before taking CPCS technical tests. We can arrange it as part of your booking, so you complete everything in one place.

Can Buxton employers book multiple candidates?

Yes — we train over 1,000 candidates a year and regularly run dedicated courses for contractors. Because we own the machines, we can schedule around your project dates. Call 01782 503 500 for group rates.

Why do Buxton operators travel to your centre instead of booking locally?

Many "local" listings are brokers who resell courses at marked-up prices on hired machines. We are the actual training centre: our own fleet, our own CPCS testers on site, a maximum of two candidates per machine, and a 5-star Google rating from 210+ operators.

We also serve: Derbyshire · Derby · Leek · Macclesfield

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