♻️ Materials Rehandler Training – Stay Safe While Moving More

From construction sites to waste and recycling centres, materials rehandlers are essential machines used to sort, stack, and move large volumes of materials efficiently. But these powerful machines demand skill, awareness, and proper training to operate safely and legally.

At Kentra Training, we deliver professional Materials Rehandler Training to ensure your operators are fully trained and confident to use these machines effectively—and in line with health and safety regulations.

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🔄 What Is a Materials Rehandler?

A materials rehandler is a type of wheeled or tracked machine equipped with hydraulic arms and a grab, clamshell bucket, or magnet to move loose or bulky material. They’re commonly used in:

  • Recycling and waste management

  • Scrap yards and timber yards

  • Ports and quarries

  • Bulk material handling and transfer stations

They look similar to excavators but are optimised for handling rather than digging—often with a raised cab for better visibility and longer reach.  Many, many years ago they were a variation on the 360 Excavator assessment, in more recent years they have been given their own category for training.

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⚠️ Why Is Training Essential?

Because these machines operate in high-risk environments—often around other workers, moving vehicles, and hazardous materials—operator error can lead to serious incidents.

Training is vital for:

  • Safe movement of materials

  • Load handling and stability

  • Machine maintenance and inspection

  • Compliance with PUWER 1998 and LOLER 1998

  • Reducing downtime and costly damage

  • Improving productivity and site safety

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🎓 What Does the Course Cover?

Kentra’s Materials Rehandler Training is designed to suit all levels—from complete novices to experienced operators needing a refresher or formal certification.

Course content includes:

  • Health and safety legislation (PUWER, LOLER)

  • Understanding machine components and controls

  • Pre-use inspection and defect reporting

  • Operating with different attachments

  • Load assessments and stability

  • Manoeuvring in confined or busy spaces

  • Working on uneven ground

  • End-of-shift procedures and machine care

  • Practical assessments and theory test

Training can be tailored to your environment, machine type, and specific tasks.

Materials Rehandler Training

👷 Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Waste and recycling plant operators

  • Construction and demolition workers

  • Quarry and aggregate site operatives

  • Anyone using a rehandler machine as part of their job

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🏆 Why Train with Kentra?

With over 25 years in the industry, Kentra Training is trusted by companies nationwide. We offer:

✔ On-site or off-site training
✔ NPORS-accredited certification
✔ Experienced instructors with real-world knowledge
✔ Friendly, professional delivery
✔ Training that meets current legislation and HSE guidance

Certification & Validation

This course can be registered with our awarding body NPORS or accredited by us Kentra Training. We are a registered training provider and our cards are suitable for the HSE and insurances. Registration with NPORS can be with either the standard 5 year traditional card or with a NPORS CSCS Construction Plant Operator Card.

Candidates successfully completing this course will receive one of the following:

  • Kentra Training course validation and plastic (credit card size) ID card
  • NPORS traditional registration and plastic ID card N722 Materials Re-handler
  • NPORS CSCS registration and plastic ID card C722 Materials Re-handler
    2 year Red card – No NVQ
    5 year Blue card – if you hold a NVQ for Excavations

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📅 Book Your Training Today

Need to certify your team or improve safety with your rehandling operations?

📞 Call us: 01606 832 556
📧 Email: office@kentratraining.co.uk 
🌐 Book online: Get in Touch

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N722 Materials Re-handler

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