Robe Training Ltd., Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
At Robe Training & Consultancy in Mayo, we provide award winning, expert, affordable, and flexible training courses including Driver CPC Courses, Industrial Forklift Training, Manual Handling, MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), and Abrasive Wheels. As an RTITB Accredited Training Provider, we now deliver RTITB-standard materials handling training with industry-recognised certification. Whether you’re a professional driver, an employer focused on compliance, or a newcomer looking to build essential skills, we offer practical, high-quality training that keeps you safe, confident, and certified. Get certified today with Robe Training, the trusted name in training solutions.
Helping workplace professionals across Ireland
If you drive a truck or bus professionally, you have likely come across Driver CPC Courses Modules 1 to 6.
Operating a forklift may look easy, but anyone who has tried it knows it requires skill, awareness, and proper training.
Operating a Mobile Elevated Work Platform safely means more than controlling the platform.
Lifting a box or moving equipment might seem minor, but it is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries.
Robe Training & Consultancy: Who We Are
Robe Training & Consultancy is a Mayo-based training and consultancy provider led by directors Noel Finlay and Michelle Finlay. We specialise in award winning Driver CPC training, RTITB-accredited Industrial Forklift Training, Manual Handling, MEWP, and Abrasive Wheels training for drivers and businesses across Ireland. With decades of combined industry experience, Noel and Michelle are dedicated to delivering high-quality, practical, and fully certified training that meets the highest safety standards.
Robe Training is recognised as CPC Training Organisation of the Year by the RSA, a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest standards of professional driver and logistics training in Ireland.
We are officially RTITB Accredited, meaning our materials handling and Industrial Forklift Training meets one of the most trusted and respected industry standards in Ireland and the UK. This accreditation strengthens the credibility and quality of every plant and equipment course we deliver.
All our trainers are RSA, CILT, and HSA certified, ensuring every course meets national regulatory standards for compliance, safety, and professional development.
We provide a complete suite of accredited training programmes, including Driver CPC, Industrial Forklift Training, MEWP, Manual Handling, ADR, and Transport Management CPC, covering all essential areas of driver, plant, and workplace safety training.
Our courses are designed for maximum convenience, with classroom, on-site, and group training options available to suit individuals, companies, and logistics teams across Mayo and Connacht.
Founded and run by Noel and Michelle Finlay, Robe Training has built a strong reputation for professionalism, value, and real-world expertise, proudly supporting businesses and drivers across Ireland since 2017.
Excellent forklift training! Professional instructors, great atmosphere, and everything was explained clearly. Highly recommended!
Customer
Carl completed his Industrial Lift refresher course with Robe Training in February and all of us here at Jackson Metal Recycling & Engineering were really impressed with the service.
Carl got a allocated a training date very quickly and the the training by Noel was very efficient, realistic and engaging. Michelle got the training card sent out in the post straight away. We will definitely be sending more employees in the future! Great company to have in the West of Ireland!
Jackson Metal Recycling & Engineering
I completed the forklift training course with Robe Training & Consultancy, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The instructors and staff were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and professional. They explained everything clearly, made safety the top priority, and ensured everyone felt confident before moving on.
Customer
I want to give a huge thank you to Noel and Earnán for their incredible patience, support, and top-class training. The standard of instruction at Robe Training is excellent, and their dedication really shows. I’m genuinely grateful for all their help and highly recommend them to anyone starting out or looking to improve.
Customer
Absolutely brilliant. Great family feel to the place. You are made very welcome. Noel and Earnan are great teachers the will not steer you wrong. Came for forklift course and got N education. Also do CPC course’s and more. Michelle is very helpful and gave us one hell of a soup lunch as well as managing the front office. Would highly recommend to anyone without a doubt
Customer
A great cpc trainer. He will answer any questions you might have
Customer
Very good training done all my six modules and learnt and very interesting highly recommended
Customer
Noel is a fantastic trainer, mighty instructor with teenagers! so easy to talk to and explain everything so well…. Noel you are amazing and keep doing what you are doing… once again thanks a mill for your passion in what you are doing…
Customer
Excellent training great venue, friendly staff. Will use again and again.
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