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🏗️ How to Safely Move a Shipping Container – Your Complete Guide

Moving a shipping container might look straightforward, but it can quickly become complicated and risky without the right approach.

Whether you need to reposition a container on site, load it onto a trailer, or relocate it entirely, proper planning, correct equipment, and strict safety measures are essential to avoid damage, accidents, or unnecessary downtime.

In our latest blog, we cover:

✅ The safest and most efficient methods to move shipping containers
✅ Recommended equipment and lifting techniques
✅ Key safety precautions every operator and site manager should know
✅ Common mistakes to avoid during the move

If you work with shipping containers in logistics, construction, or warehousing, this guide will help you get the job done safely and professionally.

👉 Read the full guide here:
https://www.hltraining.co.uk/how-to-move-a-shipping-container/

Have you ever had to move a shipping container on site? What was the biggest challenge you faced?

Drop your experiences or questions in the comments 👇

🩹 Life-saving skills in action — First Aid Training at HL Training

At HL Training, we don’t just teach theory — we build real confidence and competence so your team can respond effectively when it matters most.
From our recent First Aid courses, our delegates have been hands-on practicing essential skills including:

CPR & AED use
Managing choking, bleeding, fractures & head injuries
Dealing with heart attacks, strokes, asthma, diabetes and other medical emergencies

Whether you need First Aid at Work (Level 3), Emergency First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, or a Requalification course, we deliver practical, HSE-compliant training that meets the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Our courses are ideal for:

Warehouses & industrial sites
Offices & low-risk environments
Schools & childcare settings

✅ Fully accredited
✅ Flexible delivery — at our Bristol centre or on your site
✅ Experienced, qualified instructors

In today’s workplace, having the right people trained in First Aid isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s a moral one that can genuinely save lives.

📸 Check out the photos from our staff training sessions in December 2025!

Ready to get your team First Aid trained (or requalified) in 2026?

👉 Visit: https://www.hltraining.co.uk/training-courses/first-aid-at-work/
Or contact Shane directly:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 952 5625

What’s one emergency situation you think every workplace should be prepared for?

Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇


https://www.hltraining.co.uk/training-courses/first-aid-at-work/

🎉 Big congratulations to our latest group of AITT Qualified Instructors! 🎉

We're thrilled to celebrate 6 outstanding candidates who successfully passed their AITT Instructors course last week — our 5th instructor course of 2026 already!

A huge well done to:

- Novices: Rich & Bruce — both highly experienced instructors who committed to the full 10 days to secure their formal qualifications.
- Re-regs: Colin, Dan, Josh & our very own Matt.

The course was expertly delivered by Jay and Paul, and we were delighted to welcome Andy from AITT on the final day for the assessments.

These achievements strengthen our team and reinforce our commitment to delivering the highest standards of training across the industry. Massive thanks to everyone involved — trainers, candidates, and support staff.

Here's to more success stories throughout the rest of 2026! 🚀

🚀 Throwback to Our Busiest Instructor Course… And 2026 is Shaping Up to Be Even Bigger!

Back in June 2025, our training centre was absolutely buzzing. We ran our largest group yet — 6 Re-regs + 5 Novice Instructors training together.
This year, we’re on track to smash that record.

We’ve already had to split the June 2026 course due to high demand, and with a month still to go, it’s looking like a complete sell-out.

To make things even better, during the second week of our June 2026 course, we’ll also have Paul Figueras delivering a Tow Tug Instructor Course in Taunton for 4 candidates.

That means — if fully booked — we could have 16 forklift and tow tug instructors training in the same week. That’s serious momentum!
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a qualified forklift instructor, re-registering your existing qualification, or adding Tow Tug to your instructor portfolio, now is the time to secure your place.

👉 Secure your spot on our Accredited Forklift Instructor Training courses:

https://www.hltraining.co.uk/training-courses/accredited-forklift-instructor-training/

Spaces are filling fast for June and July 2026.

Want to discuss the best route for you or your team?

Drop Shane a message: [email protected]
Who else is planning to level up and become (or stay) a forklift instructor in 2026?

Let us know in the comments 👇

Using an accredited providers ensures your operator certification aligns with recognised awarding bodies such as ITSSAR, RTITB or AITT.

HL Training delivers fully compliant operator and instructor training across the UK — on-site or at our centres.

If compliance and audit-readiness matter to your business, we can help.

🚀 Throwback: VNA Operator Up Conversion – Welcome Back Joshua!

Last year, we had the pleasure of welcoming Joshua from Budget Forklifts to HL Training for his VNA Operator Up Conversion - and this week we welcome Joshua back for his AITT Instructor Re-reg qualification.

As an experienced instructor who already knows us well, Josh settled in straight away and smashed the course with confidence. It’s always great to see familiar faces returning to upskill and stay current.

A huge thank you to our long-time instructor Chris Jackman for delivering another excellent session and making sure Josh felt supported throughout.

Well done Josh – another qualification added to your portfolio! 👏
Great work as always, Chris! 🔥

We love welcoming back past candidates. Whether you’re returning for a re-registration, an up-conversion, or a brand new instructor qualification, we make sure you feel comfortable and get the best possible training experience.

Looking to upskill, re-register, or become a forklift / VNA instructor in 2026?

👉 Browse our Accredited Instructor Training courses here:
https://www.hltraining.co.uk/training-courses/accredited-forklift-instructor-training/

Get in touch with Shane:
📧 [email protected]

Welcome back Joshua – always a pleasure having you with us!

🚨 2026 Instructor Training is ABSOLUTELY BOOMING! 🚨

We’re just wrapping up our second set of AITT & RTITB Instructor courses of the year — and demand is through the roof!

Right now:

6 candidates at our HL Training Instructor Training Centre completing their AITT Instructor Course
4 candidates onsite in Basingstoke crushing the RTITB Lorry Mounted Crane (HIAB) Instructor Course - test day tomorrow!!

The message is clear: experienced operators and training providers are investing in their future right now.

If you’re thinking about becoming a qualified forklift / MHE or Lorry Mounted Crane instructor (or need to re-register), don’t wait until the diary fills up.

Upcoming Instructor Courses – Limited Spaces:

RTITB Instructor Course – May → FULL
ITSSAR Instructor Course → Double cohort running (great availability)
June Novice Instructor → Only 3 spaces left
June Re-registration → Only 1 space left
AITT Instructor Course – July → 3 spaces available

Spaces are going fast in 2026. Secure your place before they’re gone!
📩 Drop Shane an email today: [email protected]

Or call the team on 0117 952 5625

Become the instructor others look up to.
HL Training – Raising the standard in forklift & MHE instructor training.

*Disclaimer - remember, ITSSAR no longer offer extensions on their Instructor Qualifications. You need to get this booked and completed BEFORE expiry!!

Another great result at our Bristol training centre! 👏

Congratulations to Jose, Sunday, and Radelsaw on successfully completing their Counterbalance Novice training.

Gaining the right training is a key step toward safer operations and greater confidence in the workplace — and it’s always rewarding to see candidates progress from beginners to competent operators.

Well done to all three of you on your achievement!

At HL Training, we’re proud to support individuals and businesses across the UK with accredited forklift training, delivered either on-site or at our dedicated centres.

Find out more: http://www.hltraining.co.uk

At HL Training, safety goes beyond the training environment — it’s part of our responsibility to the wider community.

We’re proud to share that our Bristol training centre is now equipped with both a publicly accessible defibrillator (courtesy of Great Western Ambulance) and a newly installed bleed control kit, provided by Mikey’s World Team.

Positioned together, these life-saving resources are available to support anyone in a critical emergency — helping to provide immediate assistance while waiting for emergency services.

A huge thank you to both organisations for the vital work they do in improving access to emergency equipment and raising awareness across communities.

We’re committed to doing our part to create safer workplaces and safer communities.

If you’re visiting our site, please take note of their location — these small details can make a life-saving difference.

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We’re proud to share an important addition to our Bristol training centre — a publicly accessible bleed control kit, installed in partnership with Mikey’s World Team.

These kits can make a life-saving difference in the critical moments following a serious injury, helping to control bleeding until emergency services arrive.

A huge thank you to Mikey’s World Team for the incredible work they do in raising awareness and improving access to bleed control equipment across communities.

At HL Training, safety is at the heart of everything we do — not just in training environments, but in the wider community too.

If you’re visiting our Bristol site, please take note of the kit’s location. You never know when it could help save a life.

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Not every training plan goes smoothly — but getting the job done is what matters.

Last week, I visited one of our customers to finally complete their Counterbalance training… after quite a journey.

Back in January, their forklift broke down mid-training. We recommended one of our trusted suppliers, who quickly arranged a rental truck to keep things moving — but the disruption meant we had to reschedule.

When we returned a few weeks later, another challenge — their roller shutters had broken, leaving the truck stuck inside the warehouse.

Fast forward a couple of months, and with the rental truck due to be collected and their new truck on the way, we made it happen.

✅ Training delivered indoors using mezzanine flooring
✅ Practical sessions completed outdoors when access allowed
✅ Lorry loading exercises carried out with vehicles on-site
✅ Bulk stacking covered to ensure full operational competence

Despite everything thrown at them, the team now has the skills and confidence to carry out all required tasks safely and effectively.

A great example of adapting to real-world challenges — and a big thank you to the customer for their patience and flexibility throughout.

(And a bonus that the weather held out for some great outdoor training shots ☀️)

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