Worth the drive: train and test on one site, on machines the centre actually owns
Derby operators have local options, but many still make the trip up the A52 to us — because we’re a genuine one-stop centre: our own fleet, our own CPCS testers, the HS&E test arranged on site, and a maximum of two candidates per machine.
At around 55 minutes from Derby city centre, a course with us usually means staying over is unnecessary even for multi-day novice training — and our upfront prices mean no broker mark-up on top.
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Operator Training, Mill Farm, Gratton Lane, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 9AG
All delivered and tested at our own centre — prices shown are course prices, not broker mark-ups
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.
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.
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 · Buxton · Stafford · Stoke-on-Trent
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