MEET THE INSTRUCTORS - HGV Team

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 Brian is our Senior HGV Instructor, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to the team. He delivers training across all licence classes, including LGV, coach and shunting operations, with a wealth of real-world knowledge behind every session.

His calm, professional approach and depth of expertise ensure learners gain the skills, confidence and standards required to operate safely and successfully in today’s transport industry.

 John is SID’s Senior Instructor, specialising in a wide range of specialist and less commonly operated lift trucks, alongside complex on-site industrial equipment training.

With extensive hands-on industry experience across warehousing, logistics, industrial operations, and specialist machinery, John delivers practical, high-standard training tailored to real working environments.

He plays a key role in delivering advanced and site-specific operator training, ensuring candidates are trained safely, professionally, and in line with current industry standards. His broad knowledge across multiple truck categories and operational environments makes him a valuable part of the SID Training team.

 Des is a longstanding member of the SID forklift training team, bringing with him a wealth of industry knowledge and operational experience across a wide range of lift truck categories.

Known for his friendly and engaging approach, Des creates a relaxed but professional learning environment that helps candidates build confidence whilst maintaining high training standards.

His practical experience and approachable teaching style make him highly regarded by both new and experienced operators undertaking training with SID.

 Matt trained as an instructor through SID and has been a valued member of the team for five years. During this time, he has developed a strong reputation for his calm, supportive, and approachable teaching style.

He works particularly well with candidates who may lack confidence or require additional support throughout their training, helping them feel comfortable whilst maintaining professional standards and safety throughout the course.

Matt’s patient and personable approach allows learners to build confidence at their own pace, making him highly effective with both new and experienced operators.

 Paul joined the SID Training team bringing with him a strong background of industry and operator training experience across a range of workplace environments.

His practical knowledge, professional approach, and real-world operational experience allow him to deliver high-quality training that is both informative and relevant to day-to-day workplace activities.

Paul is committed to maintaining high training standards and ensuring candidates develop the skills and confidence required to operate safely and effectively.

 Steve is a friendly and approachable member of the SID Training team who brings a positive and supportive attitude to every course he delivers.

Known for his easy-going personality and professional approach, Steve helps create a relaxed learning environment that allows candidates to feel comfortable and confident throughout their training.

His focus on clear communication, safety, and practical learning ensures candidates receive high-quality instruction suited to real workplace operations.

 Andy is the latest addition to the SID Training team, joining us from a warehouse-based instructor role where he gained valuable experience delivering operator training within fast-paced working environments.

His recent hands-on industry experience allows him to bring a practical and relatable approach to training, helping candidates understand how safe operating procedures apply within real workplace situations.

Andy’s positive attitude and operational knowledge make him a great addition to the team as he continues to develop within the SID Training environment.

 Dan has been part of the SID Training team for around 2 years and brings a fresh, modern approach to training delivery. As one of the youngest members of the team, he has a strong focus on keeping courses engaging, approachable, and enjoyable whilst maintaining high professional and safety standards.

Dan enjoys creating a positive learning environment where candidates feel relaxed and involved throughout the course, helping build confidence and encourage participation.

His energetic attitude and people-focused approach make him a popular instructor with both new and experienced operators.