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Baler Training

Boost workplace efficiency with vertical waste baler training courses for employees.

Research by phs Wastekit found that 35% * of baler breakdowns are caused by operator misuse.

Our City and Guilds Assured baler training can help you save money by reducing the number of breakdowns caused by this accidental misuse and ensuring safe operation of machinery in line with required safety standards. This allows you to create a safer and more effective waste management process.

What does this training include?

Operator training for your employees will cover everything they need to know for safe operation and maintenance of equipment, such as compactors and plastic and cardboard vertical balers.

A qualified operator will know how to efficiently manage and organise waste, identify baler hazards, operate industrial machinery in compliance with safe operating procedures and in a manner that reduces risk of injury, and have a direct contact to us for any issues they can't resolve themselves.

Topics covered include: 

  • Health & safety requirements
  • Introduction to equipment
  • Understanding basic parts
  • Cleaning out your machine
  • Instrumentation and controls
  • Machine operation
  • Trainee assessment

Did you know?

Trained baler operators and a proactive approach to maintenance can eliminate up to 35% * of baler machine downtime and incidents.

Six reasons to train with phs Wastekit

Training will provide the knowledge and skills required to operate plastic or carboard vertical balers in a safe and effective way:

  • Training delivered by industry experts
  • Reduce waste disposal frequency and costs
  • Keep your premises tidy and safe
  • Help your business remain compliant
  • Minimise downtime and unnecessary costs
  • Improve your waste management process

Why Choose phs Wastekit?

At phs Wastekit, we combine national coverage with practical waste handling expertise. We supply a broad range of cardboard balers, plastic balers, compactors and specialist equipment, backed by recommendation support, training, servicing and spare parts.

Businesses choose us because we offer:

  • Highly qualified and experienced staff 
  • A huge range of compactors and balers for sale or hire
  • Nationwide supply, support and training
  • A broad equipment range for different waste volumes
  • Sector specific guidance 
  • Training and servicing from one supplier 
  • Support with waste audits and machine recommendations
  • A highly rated and reviewed service and an ‘Excellent’ 4.9 rating on Trustpilot
  • A real improvement in sustainability of waste management

We don’t just help with training. We help businesses choose equipment that fits the reality of their site, waste stream and commercial goals.

Installation, Training, Servicing and Breakdown Support

Along with training and equipment supply, we also support the setup and ongoing performance of your equipment.

Our support includes:

Our maintenance plans are designed to keep equipment compliant, safe and productive. Depending on the level of cover required, this can include scheduled servicing, breakdown attendance, labour cover and parts support.

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Great knowledge...
My account manager Manfred is really knowledgeable, and talked through lots of options for us to manage our waste more effectively and sustainably. We were able to look at various options, and implement what was needed.

- Rebecca