Manual Handling Training in Sheffield
Manual handling training for Sheffield's engineering and manufacturing workforce. Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling. Comply with MHOR 1992. On-site across South Yorkshire or 50 mins from Sheffield.
Based at our Boroughbridge training centre — 50 minutes from Sheffield city centre via the A1(M). Accredited, HSE-compliant courses delivered on-site or at our venue.
Livius Training Ltd provides accredited first aid, health & safety and workplace training to businesses across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Our training centre in Boroughbridge is approximately 50 minutes from Sheffield city centre via the M1 and A1(M), and we also deliver courses on-site at workplaces throughout the city. Sheffield's industrial heritage in steel and advanced manufacturing has evolved into a diverse modern economy spanning materials science, creative digital industries, advanced engineering and a major healthcare sector. We deliver training tailored to each of these sectors — from IOSH Managing Safely and COSHH for manufacturing and engineering firms, to first aid and fire safety for creative and digital workspaces, to people moving and handling for healthcare providers. We work with Sheffield employers including advanced manufacturing firms, the University of Sheffield, hospital trusts and digital agencies. Our accredited courses include Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, IOSH Managing Safely, fire safety, food safety and manual handling — First aid courses are accredited through Highfield and NUCO, IOSH Managing Safely by IOSH, and other courses by Highfield Qualifications. On-site training is available across Sheffield and South Yorkshire for groups of six or more, with our instructors bringing all equipment to your premises. For smaller teams, our Boroughbridge centre offers regular scheduled dates.
What's Covered in Our Manual Handling Training
Comprehensive course content designed to meet all UK legislative requirements and equip your team with practical skills.
Who Needs Manual Handling Training?
Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers have a legal duty to avoid, assess and reduce the risk of injury from manual handling tasks. Any employee whose role involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving loads must receive adequate manual handling training. This includes construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, healthcare, retail and office workers.
We deliver manual handling training to businesses in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire, including Sheffield City Centre, Hillsborough, Ecclesall, Chapeltown, Handsworth and surrounding areas.
Legislative Framework
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Non-compliance can result in enforcement notices, prosecution by the HSE, unlimited fines, and in serious cases, imprisonment for responsible persons.
Accredited Certification
Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF), valid 3 years
Flexible Duration
Half day (3–4 hours)
Manual Handling Courses Available in Sheffield
Delivered at our Boroughbridge centre or at your premises in Sheffield
Why Sheffield Businesses Choose Livius Training
Accredited & HSE aligned
Courses are delivered in line with relevant UK health and safety guidance and accredited through the awarding body applicable to each course, such as Highfield Qualifications, IOSH or NUCO where applicable.
On-site training across South Yorkshire
We regularly deliver training at businesses in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Ideal for groups of 6 or more.
Experienced, professional instructors
Our trainers have decades of combined industry experience. Real-world scenarios, practical exercises and engaging delivery.
Group discounts available
Training 5+ staff from your Sheffield business? Ask about our competitive group rates and flexible scheduling.
Trusted since 2009
20,000+ professionals trained across Yorkshire. Excellent reviews from Sheffield businesses and organisations.
"Worth the drive from Sheffield. The training quality was far better than other providers we looked at locally."
Andrew S.
Sheffield Manufacturing Ltd
"We booked onsite training at our Sheffield factory for 15 staff. The instructor came to us and tailored everything to our workplace."
Lisa F.
Sheffield Food Production
Training Sheffield's Industrial and Creative Sectors
Sheffield's industrial heritage in steel and advanced manufacturing has evolved into a diverse economy spanning materials science, creative digital industries and advanced engineering. We deliver accredited training to Sheffield businesses from our Boroughbridge centre — or on-site at premises across South Yorkshire.
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
Sheffield's Forgemasters, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and related firms represent world-class engineering. We deliver IOSH Managing Safely, COSHH and manual handling training to heavy engineering and precision manufacturing environments.
Creative & Digital
Sheffield's Cultural Industries Quarter and the digital media cluster at Sheffield Hallam University's innovation corridor mean we increasingly train creative sector teams in workplace first aid and fire warden duties for studio and co-working spaces.
Healthcare & Medical
With Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust being one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK, we deliver people moving and handling, first aid and infection control training to healthcare and clinical support staff.
Education & Research
The University of Sheffield is a Russell Group institution with extensive research facilities. We train university staff and contracted facility management teams in fire safety, first aid and IOSH courses.
Getting Here from Sheffield
From Sheffield city centre, take the M1 northbound to junction 43, then the A1(M) northbound to junction 51 for Boroughbridge. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes. For businesses in Sheffield, we also offer fully on-site delivery across South Yorkshire — our instructors bring all equipment to your premises.
Areas We Cover in Sheffield
On-site manual handling training available throughout South Yorkshire
Looking for manual handling training across all of Yorkshire? See our Manual Handling Training Yorkshire hub page.
Why Choose Livius Training Ltd?
Accredited workplace training delivered by experienced professionals
Training Yorkshire businesses
Accredited qualifications
Approved training provider
Compliant first aid courses