Training

Workforce Training & Development Support in Ireland

Gibbons Recruitment recognises that a skilled workforce is essential for business success. That’s why we offer training support services in Dublin and across Ireland, helping employers ensure their staff are prepared, compliant, and capable.

While our core focus is recruitment and labour supply, we also support clients by connecting them with appropriate training solutions and ensuring candidates meet required standards before placement.

Training Support Areas

We assist with workforce readiness in areas such as:

Manual Handling
Abrasive Wheels
Forklift Training
MEWP Training
Working At Heights

This ensures that workers are not only qualified but also confident in their roles.

For Employers

We help businesses reduce onboarding time and improve workplace safety by ensuring staff are:

Properly prepared for their roles
Aware of site procedures
Equipped with essential skills

This leads to improved productivity and reduced risk.

For Candidates

We support candidates in accessing opportunities where training and development are part of their career progression, helping them build long-term employability.

Our Approach

Rather than offering generic training, we align workforce readiness with real job requirements, ensuring that training is relevant and practical.

Why It Matters

Improves staff performance
Enhances workplace safety
Reduces staff turnover
Supports compliance with regulations

Partner With Gibbons Recruitment

If you are looking to build a reliable and capable workforce, Gibbons Recruitment can support both recruitment and training alignment to meet your business needs.

Manual Handling Training

Manual Handling is defined as the transporting or supporting of a load (including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving) by hand or by bodily force.

Our Manual Handling training provides participants with the knowledge and skills to correctly pre-assess, lift, carry and lower objects. The course identifies best Health and Safety practice. As an employer it is a legal obligation to provide Manual Handling training to your employees.

Aim

To provide the knowledge and skills for safe Manual Handling.

On completion of the course the participant will be able to:

Define Manual Handling
Be aware of Health and Safety legislation
Understand the basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
Use the 8 principles of safe lifting correctly

Manual Handling legislation
Dangers of using incorrect Manual Handling techniques
Anatomy of the spine and musculoskeletal system
Practical Manual Handling training and techniques
Exercises and stretches to help prevent strains and injuries

Training Methods

Classroom based or online presentation with a practical demonstration and practice by participants.

Assessment

Participants are required to complete a short multiple choice assessment and practical lifting demonstration.

Certification

To receive certification for Manual Handling participants must successfully complete both the theory and practical components of the course. Certificates are valid for three years from date of issue.

What's your next move?

Construction, Engineering, Horticulture, Landscaping, Manufacturing & Warehousing

Gibbons Recruitment is the recruitment and labour hire partner to some of Ireland's leading employers.

We have a panel of experienced, reputable and reliable workers to meet your needs during busy periods - and also the capacity to manage your long-term vacancies.