303 Orbiston Street
Motherwell
North Lanarkshire
ML1 1QH

Tel: 01698 230200

Welcome to DGC Training

Based in North Lanarkshire nestled between Glasgow and Edinburgh we are conveniently located to deliver training for central Scotland and surrounding areas. Our services include RTITB Forklift Training, Gantry Crane, Telehandler, IPAF (MEWP) 3A/3B, CSCS Green Labourer Card, Racking Inspection (IOSH), First Aid and more. We have over 29 years experience in providing a professional training service to our public & private sector clients. Our centre in Motherwell houses our forklift truck training centre for Counterbalance, Reach and PPT courses, while our new training room and computer suite is used for classroom and online examinations. For up-to-date availability of courses here in the centre, please see our online Training Update.

Highly Rated Training Services

All our training is approved by the appropriate governing body and training is carried out in accordance with their guidelines, meeting current legislation and codes of practice. This ensures that candidates are provided with a recognised qualification on successful completion of the course.

DGC Training Services Mission Statement

DGC Training Services, agrees to support the requirements of its customers and clients, to address needs of the many to fulfil their perspective goal and continued success in personal development. To provide the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of openness, responsiveness, individual pride and company spirit, to educate in the community and work in partnership with others. We believe that through achievement we will provide successful individuals to reach higher in personal growth and development.

Meeting Room for Hire

Our new training suite is now available to hire for meeings or courses. Set up in a style that best suits your needs, this can be hired by the hour (min of 2 hours) or full day. Click for more details.

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“Just want to say a huge thank you to all the trainers especially big George and Scott for guiding me onto passing my test can’t praise them high enough. “

Cameron (June 2025)

“George was excellent, really clear with instructions and expectations, due to his experience he was able to provide some real world insight into the course which was excellent for me having never worked in a warehouse environment.”

Christopher (April 2025)

“First class facilities and very professional training”

Robert (March 2025)

“Friendly instructor, always makes sure we are comfortable and aware of what we need to do. Really good”

Darren (March 2025) Instructor- Scott

“brilliant and professional from start to finish.”

Connor ( February 2025)

“Martin was really good at explaining everything that needed done, patient with me and allowed me to learn in a way that resonated with me. very approachable and down to earth”

Kieran ( February 2025)

“Excellent training course, George explained everything to a T and makes you feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of the course. 5 star award winning training, thanks George and Derek.”

Iain (January 2025)

“Enjoyed my week, staff brilliant”

Graeme ( January 2025)

” Instructor was great, very helpful & a good laugh”

Sean (December 2024)

IPAF Course

“George is the best instructor ever. He explained all the aspects very well. It was a big pleasure to work with him”

Iga (December 2024)

“Muzi was a fantastic instructor, great training session and knowledgeable guy”

Paul, (December 2024)

“The instructors were helpful with all my questions and explaining why we do things in a safe and controlled manor while operating the machines”

Adam, (November 2024)

” Training and instructor were 1st class and I would come back again and would recommend this centre for future training”

Stuart (November 2024)

Instructor-Scott

I would like to thank DGC Training for looking after us at our Motherwell Factory at such short notice for all courses undertaken – FL / Banksman / Crane

The main reason is to congratulate DGC on having such a fantastic colleague and trainer such as Mustafa. He was excellent, respectful, incredibly engaging and by a country mile the best on-site training professional we have had. We have fairly regular training vendors on-site at both Motherwell and Bathgate factories and can say with confidence he was excellent.

Thanks again and please pass on our combined appreciation to Mustafa.

Gerry, Invinity (October 2024)

“I found Scott and George very approachable, Great guys. Scott took every step he could to ensure the best possible results in my training. I am very satisfied with the training provided..”

Calvin
Counterbalance Novice Course, September 2024

“I personally pay for my own refresher course and I drive by 5 other training facilities to come to this one as the standard of training is second to none in Scotland.”

Colin
Counterbalance Refresher Course, August 2024

“Fantastic course, Scott was well versed in his roll as instructor. If you need to get a forklift course this is the place to do it.”

Stuart
Counterbalance Experienced Course, July 2024

“Fantastic session, very helpful and funny through the nervous parts. Really helped me with my
anxiety. Top marks”

Ryan Langford
Counterbalance Refresher, June 2024

“George explained everything in a clear and understanding way. Good instructor”

Brian, Melton Plastics
Counterbalance Refresher, May 2024 (Instructor George Haverstock)

The quality of the training was exceptional. Mustafa was superb and the team really enjoyed the course. You (Mustafa) were engaging, informative and extremely helpful. Fingers crossed you will be back with us soon.

Katie, SMS Group
Stacker Novice, May 2024

“We have been using DGC training for years now for our forklift and teletruck training, all the staff from Marie in the office and Scott & Mustafa that come out to site are always very professional, polite & would go above and beyond to help you with anything you need – wouldn’t use anyone else!”

From Abbie, Scotia Handling

” Learned a lot during my time on the course, Scott my instructor was outstanding and very knowledgeable and made the course fun and I would recommend to friends and family”
James Rooney, Reach Novice Course, April 2024

Instructor Scott Martin

“Scott has been an excellent instructor , he has made training and understanding of the course simple, easy to understand and its definitely been fun. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
Michael ( Concept Group), Pivot Steer Novice Course, March 2024

“Brilliant course and amazing instructors. Loved every second of it”
Stephen, Counterbalance Novice Course, February 2024

“Highly Recommend No Issues, Scott Was Brilliant Made The Whole Course Super Easy And Stress Free”
Steven Banks, VNA Conversion Course, January 2024

“Excellent Trainer, Knows His Job Inside Out”
Peter Thompson, CB Experienced Course, January 2024

Instructor-Scott

“Outstanding Instructor”
David Coburn, CB Refresher Course, Instructor Scott Martin, January 2024

“I have Enjoyed My Time From Booking To Meeting Everyone And Will Recommend You All Again, Thanks Mustafa + Martin “.
David Sanderson, CB Refresher Course, December 2022

“Best Instructors I’ve Ever Had”.
Martin Russell, CB Novice Course, Instructor Mustafa, December 2022

Absolutely brilliant, found Derek’s teaching skills very helpful. Don’t think I would have passed if it wasn’t for his teaching skills. Staff was amazing aswell.
Connor Paterson, CB Novice Course, December 2022

Mustafa was very courteous and followed all of the on site requirements at all times.

Training was very good and he clearly has a very good knowledge of both forklift trucks / PPT’s but also how to deliver the training effectively.

When selecting DGC as an approved supplier I had a good feeling from the initial call to the office and reassurance that all our requirements could be met in a timely manner. This was followed up with all requests from site being actioned when requested.

I’m not sure I can suggest any improvements. Pass on my good wishes and that I thoroughly enjoyed the days training.

M. McGhee (VNA / PPT Refresher on site)
November 2022, Instructor Mustafa Uzar

“After more than 3 years of not being on a forklift, Scott gave me the confidence and self-belief to pass this refresher course”
Michael McMahon (Refresher Course 21/10/22)

“Brilliant Course Muzi was top class” James Morris

RTITB Scissor Lift course, 19/10/22

“Couldn’t explain it any better, Fantastic Scott, funny, enjoyable” Thomas McGowan
Reach Conversion, October 2022

“ Very welcomed great company to train with”
J. Small, John Dewar & Son
(Derek’s Counterbalance Experienced Course October 2022)

Really good course. Knowledgeable Instructor. Have definitely learnt something regarding inspection of racking (D. McCabe)

Great presentation, well paced, very approachable (D. Redpath)

Racking Inspection and Maintenance, October 2022
Algeco UK Limited
Instructor: Mustafa

“ showed everything great and took the time to make sure everyone was at the same place theory/practical wise. Top Man!
Andrew Martin (David’s Novice Course 14/10/22)

“I have always been very satisfied with the level of service we have received from DGC and the instructors are very friendly and familiar with our site so courses are easily tailored to suit our needs. The instructors are very proficient and experienced so always able to give feedback on our processes and equipment so we can continuously improve our standards also. Training has always been difficult to arrange due to our shift patterns but Marie and Maureen are very helpful in helping us achieve full compliance with our internal training matrix in a very cost effective manner”

Gillian Thomson, Argent Energy

Mustafa is always friendly, cheery and approachable when he is on our site. Our engineers have commented previously that he is very easy to get on with but very professional at the same time.

Scotia Handling, 9 Sept 2020

Were you satisfied with the overall quality of training provided?

Yes – Mustafa is a credit to your company!

Donald, schuh Ltd

Fantastic course content presented brilliantly by Scott. Its been a while since sitting a refresher course, made to feel at complete ease throughout.
(Paul Quinn)

Back to Back CB & Reach – 30 Oct 2021 – Instructor Scott

Outstanding training, very clear instructions.
Scott Geddes

Good training course. The instructor Scott was very clear with instructions, would recommend him.
David Crone

Instructor was very clear, concise and on point
Stephen Wylie

Conversion to B2 at Coatbridge with Scott (7&8 Sept 2021)

“From office staff to instructors (and I think I have had all the instructors on site / spoke to all office staff), we wouldn’t go anywhere else now, great service – keep it up.”

Dez, Bridon

“Course was explained and delivered excellent thanks” – Jordan Leathen

Counterbalance Novice Course (14-18 January), Instructor Mustafa

“Derek was very friendly and delivered his course in a way which I understood. He was easy to talk to and explained everything very well and I feel I have learned a lot from him, not just about forklifts. A true gentleman” – Ross McLean

Counterbalance Experienced Course (17-18 January), Instructor Derek

“Very happy with Derek’s teaching. Very easy to understand. When asking questions he was very polite and helpful in answering these” Billy Lynch-White

Counterbalance Experienced Course (17-18 January), Instructor Derek

“Stuart made it easy & enjoyable to understand all aspects of the course and was very clear about everything that had to be done”

Jamie, Highland Colour Coaters

Q. Were you satisfied with the overall quality of training provided?

Delighted, it was put across in a manner which was easy to understand with good use of visual aids to support the theory.

Gordon, Litho Supplies

“Muzzy is a great thorough instructor. Very good at what he does and very helpful but keeps distance to build independence. Very pleased with training and guidance and tips I received on the course” – Darren, Northburn Oils

PPT Novice Course 30/01/2020 – Instructor Mustafa

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CURRENT COURSES

Some of our courses available

CSCS
Forklift Training
First Aid At Work
IOSH Racking Insp. & Maintenance
MEWP Training
Online Training

To find out which courses we are running here the centre over the next few weeks, including availability, please click on the link below:

Training Update

DGC On-Line Training

Find out more on our on-line training services.

Professional Training Services

For 30 Years

Based in Motherwell, we are ideally located to service Glasgow, Edinburgh and all of Central Scotland offering training services for RTITB Forklift Training, Telehandlers, Gantry Crane, Banksman and Manual Handling, SQA Level 1 for CSCS Green Labourers Card and Emergency First Aid at Work, IOSH accredited Racking Inspection course, IPAF accredited MEWP training as well as DGC In house courses such as Abrasive Wheels.. We have 30 years experience in providing a Professional Training Service to our public & private sector clients.

What Our Clients Say

“Great personal training service and Derek proves his technical competence throughout the course and keeps you involved and interested at all times. I have been using Derek for the past 12 years and will continue to use him for many more to come”.

Gregg Falconer, Impact Solutions, C/B Refresher Course in DGC Centre, 6th November

We have used your services for the past four years and have enjoyed an excellent working relationship and have only had glowing reports from our employees regarding the training and certification they received. Thanks for the level of service you have been able to provide; we look forward to a continuing professional relationship.

At Daiwa Sports we are very aware of how important health and safety is and that is why when we were looking for a forklift training company we chose DGC Training Services. I have always found them to be a very professional company which has a high standard of trainers and these are the reasons we will continue to use them time after time.

Thanks for the level of service you have been able to provide; we look forward to a continuing professional relationship

Thank you for your assistance in getting 30 of my workforce trained in the various stages of Forklift driving. Your service and quality of training was excellent and has been great help in making sure that we can now move materials/transfer goods around around our site in a safer and more efficient manner. Can I also commend you on our back-up care where the relevant paperwork and certificates were issued to me and forwarded to the successful operators promptly.

“Very Thankful for the help of Grant – Great Instructor”.

Robert Lindsay, itl Limited
(Counterbalance Experienced course)

The above is a selection of testimonials from clients we have had the pleasure of working with for many years.

For all our up to date reviews, please click here