Manual Handling Training in York
Manual handling courses for York care homes, hospitality and education staff. Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling. Comply with MHOR 1992. On-site across North Yorkshire or 25 mins from York.
Based at our Boroughbridge training centre — 25 minutes from York city centre via the A59. 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 York and North Yorkshire. Our training centre in Boroughbridge is just 25 minutes from York city centre via the A59, and we also deliver courses on-site at workplaces throughout the city. York's economy blends a major heritage and tourism sector with modern industries including rail and transport engineering, food and drink manufacturing, higher education and a significant hospitality and care sector. Each of these sectors has distinct training needs — from food safety and allergen awareness for restaurants and hotels, to paediatric first aid for nurseries and schools, to IOSH Managing Safely for managers at the city's engineering and transport firms. We work with York employers including heritage attractions, hotels, the University of York, schools, care homes and manufacturing businesses. Our accredited courses include Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, Fire Marshal training, IOSH Managing Safely and Level 2 and 3 Food Safety — 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 York and the surrounding area for groups of six or more, with courses adapted to your specific workplace. For individuals and smaller teams, our Boroughbridge centre offers regular scheduled course 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 York and across North Yorkshire, including York City Centre, Acomb, Haxby, Wigginton, Poppleton 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 York
Delivered at our Boroughbridge centre or at your premises in York
Why York 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 North Yorkshire
We regularly deliver training at businesses in York 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 York business? Ask about our competitive group rates and flexible scheduling.
Trusted since 2009
20,000+ professionals trained across Yorkshire. Excellent reviews from York businesses and organisations.
"Brilliant training centre, easy to get to from York. The first aid course was thorough and the instructor was excellent."
Rebecca L.
York Nursery Manager
"Booked 8 staff for fire marshal training. Very professional, certificates issued on the day. Will use again."
Michael T.
York Hotel Group
Accredited Training for York's Heritage and Modern Workplaces
York is a city where centuries of history meet a thriving modern economy. We deliver training to heritage organisations, the University of York, Nestlé's UK headquarters, the rail industry and the city's extensive hospitality and care sectors — all from our centre just 25 minutes away in Boroughbridge.
Tourism & Heritage
York attracts over 8 million visitors annually to attractions like York Minster, the Jorvik Centre and the National Railway Museum. We train heritage site staff, tour guides and hospitality teams in first aid, fire safety and food hygiene.
Rail & Transport
York is a major hub for the UK rail industry, with Network Rail, LNER and other operators based here. We deliver track safety, first aid and manual handling training to transport sector employees.
Food & Drink Manufacturing
Home to Nestlé UK and numerous artisan producers, York has a strong food sector. We provide Level 2 and Level 3 food safety, allergen awareness and HACCP training to manufacturers and caterers.
Education & Childcare
With the University of York, York St John and numerous schools and nurseries, we regularly deliver paediatric first aid, fire marshal and safeguarding training to education professionals across the city.
Getting Here from York
From York city centre, take the A59 westbound towards Harrogate, continuing to Boroughbridge. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. York railway station also offers connections via Northern rail to nearby stations, with a short taxi ride to our centre. Free parking is available on-site.
Areas We Cover in York
On-site manual handling training available throughout North Yorkshire
Looking for manual handling training across all of Yorkshire? See our Manual Handling Training North 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