Sandy Arthur Training Services Ltd

06/04/2026

🐣 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 🐣
Just a quick update for all our customers and trainees 👇

Our office will be closed on Easter Monday and Tuesday 7th over the Easter period.

We will reopen on Wednesday 8th at 8.30am, ready to get back to delivering training and helping you move forward in your career.

Whether you’re booked in for HGV training, Driver CPC, or plant training, we look forward to welcoming you back after the break.

From all the team at Sandy Arthur Training Services, we hope you have had a safe and enjoyable Easter.

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13/02/2026

We continue to invest in Our Students
We are excited to welcome a new addition today here at SATS HQ by adding a Manitou MT1440 telescopic handler to our construction training fleet, marking another step in improving the student experience and delivering real world, job ready plant training.

Training on modern equipment makes a real difference to confidence, safety and employability on site.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.sandyarthur.co.uk/blog/sandy-arthur-telescopic-handler-training-northern-ireland

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Sandy Arthur Training Services has invested in a new Manitou MT1440 to enhance telescopic handler training at our HQ in Northern Ireland.

13/02/2026

🚛 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐆𝐕 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
Are you a professional HGV driver looking for a new challenge?
Are you good with people and enjoy helping others succeed?

Sandy Arthur Training Services is looking for a Part-Time HGV Driving Instructor to join our growing training team in Northern Ireland.

📞 Contact us today: 028 7772 2221
📧 Or message us directly to find out more.

01/02/2026

🚛 Thinking of Becoming a Transport Manager?
Whether you’re a driver looking to step up or already involved in transport or fleet management, our latest blog explains what Transport Manager training involves, and the opportunities it can open up.

Written in plain English, based on real transport operations.

👉 Read the blog here: https://www.sandyarthur.co.uk/blog/transport-manager-training-northern-ireland

NLTC-accredited Transport Manager CPC training in Northern Ireland. Practical, compliant training to protect operator licences and progress transport careers.

28/01/2026

🚍 We’re Hiring Coach Drivers 🚍
Sandy Arthur Coach Hire is currently recruiting Casual and Part-Time Coach Drivers to join our team.

If you’re a professional, reliable driver looking for flexible work with a well-established local family company, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Contact our office: 028 7772 2221

23/01/2026

🚛 𝐃𝐟𝐈 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰
The Department for Infrastructure has highlighted important updates to the DVA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness in its January 2026 newsletter.

From stronger brake performance requirements and digital record-keeping expectations, to updated inspection intervals, tyre management and ADAS guidance, the message is clear:
operators should be reviewing their systems now – not later in 2026.

We’ve broken down what these changes mean in practice and how they could affect operators across Northern Ireland.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.sandyarthur.co.uk/blog/dva-roadworthiness-guide-dfi-january-2026

At Sandy Arthur Training Services, we help support operators through Driver CPC training, compliance awareness and practical roadworthiness guidance.

DfI’s January 2026 newsletter highlights major DVA roadworthiness updates. Learn what operators must do now to stay compliant in Northern Ireland.

23/01/2026

Our Phone Lines are currently down to our office number.
Please forward any enquiries currently to our email: [email protected]

15/01/2026

🏗️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🏗️
Plant training standards and Health & Safety Standards on site are always changing, and staying compliant has never been more important for operators and employers.

Our latest quick read blog explains:
• Why plant training matters more than ever
• CPCS and NPORS options
• CITB standards and safety responsibilities

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.sandyarthur.co.uk/blog/construction-plant-training-northern-ireland-Sandy-Arthur

For all your construction and plant training needs in Northern Ireland, give our training team a call.
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Learn why construction plant training matters in 2026, including CPCS, NPORS, CITB standards and employer safety duties in Northern Ireland.

14/01/2026

🚛 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐆𝐕 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔? 🚛
Whether you’re starting out as a new HGV driver or already working in the industry, keeping your training up to date has never been more important.

We’ve just published a new blog explaining:
• Why professional HGV training matters
• What Driver CPC requirements mean for drivers in Northern Ireland
• How ongoing training improves safety, compliance and career prospects

If you’re planning Cat C or C+E training, or need to stay on top of your Driver CPC hours, this is a must-read.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.sandyarthur.co.uk/blog/hgv-training-driver-cpc-northern-ireland

For advice on HGV training or CPC courses, contact Sandy Arthur Training Services and speak to our experienced team.

📞 Get in touch today to plan your next step in professional driving.

Learn how HGV training and Driver CPC work in Northern Ireland in 2026, including licence types, compliance rules and how to stay legal and work ready.

06/01/2026

❄️ 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 🚌🚛
With snow and icy conditions affecting the roads, please remember that HGVs, coaches and buses need extra time and space to operate safely.

Unlike cars, HGVs, coaches and buses:
•Can need over twice the stopping distance of a car, even at lower speeds.
•Have a higher centre of gravity, making sudden manoeuvres risky
•Need wider turning space, especially on bends, junctions and roundabouts
•Cannot brake or accelerate quickly on snow or ice without risking a skid

🚗 How you can help keep everyone safe:

•Allow extra room when overtaking or pulling in front
•Avoid cutting in tightly at junctions
•Be patient if a lorry or bus is moving slowly, it’s for safety
•Give drivers time and space to manoeuvre, especially near stops and tight roads

Professional drivers are trained to drive cautiously in these conditions, but road conditions affect all vehicles.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, it helps keep passengers, drivers and other road users safe.
Stay safe out there ❄️

24/12/2025

The 2025 Christmas line up all washed and parked up after earning some much needed downtime. 🚚🎅
Once again thank you to each and every one of our customers and followers new and old for making 2025 another fantastic year.🎄