excellence in construction training

Certified construction skills, delivered by seasoned industry experts. Hone your craft with KR SkillsHub.

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING YOU CAN TRUST

KR SkillsHub, part of KR Group Scotland, is a premier construction training provider based in North-East of Scotland.

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and a training team bringing more than 35 years of expertise in lifting and plant operations, we’re committed to helping construction professionals across Scotland build their skills and advance their careers.

As an NPORS-accredited provider, we offer a wide range of certified courses—from working at height to lifting operations. In addition to our core offerings, we also create tailored training packages to meet your specific needs, whether delivered at our training hub in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, or directly on your site.

Industry-recognised training. Expert instructors. Real-world skills. Elevate your expertise with KR SkillsHub.

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Darrin Limond of KR Group Scotland's KR SkillsHub directing training with a customer in the yard.

Upcoming training sessions available at our premises in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire 

Secure your place today by emailing skillshub@krgrp.co.uk or call 01358 788907

Monday 29 June 2026

N039 Plant Inspector Thorough Examination Experienced Worker Test

This is a refresher course and is intended for candidates who already hold the relevant NPORS qualification 

Thursday 2 July 2026

N019 Report of Thorough Examination Experienced Worker Test

This is a refresher course and is intended for candidates who already hold the relevant NPORS qualification  

Friday 3 July

N010 Telescopic Handler Experienced Worker Test

This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required to operate a telescopic handler.

Monday 6 – 7 July 2026

N402 Slinger/Signaller

Learn to safely sling loads and communicate clearly with crane operators using correct signals

TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE

Have training requirements? We deliver a range of NPORS-accredited construction training courses, including:

  • MEWP BOOM
  • MEWP SCISSORS
  • MOBILE TOWERS
  • HARNESS AND FALL ARREST
  • SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHT
  • MEWP SUPERVISOR AWARENESS
  • MARINE KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
  • MOBILE CRANE
  • CRAWLER CRANE
  • COMPACT CRANE
  • LORRY LOADER
  • LOG HANDLER
  • OVERHEAD CRANE
  • MATERIAL RE-HANDLER
  • APPOINTED PERSON BS7121
  • CRANE / LIFT SUPERVISOR
  • SLINGER SIGNALLER
  • RIGGING AND FLEETING
  • RIGGING AND FLEETING LIFT PLANNER
  • EXCAVATOR AS A CRANE
  • TELESCOPIC HANDLER SUSPENDED LOADS
  • RIGGING LOFT CONTROLLER
  • FORWARD TIPPING DUMPER / TRACKED AND WHEELED
  • REAR TIP DUMPER / TRACKED AND WHEELED
  • 180 DEGREE EXCAVATOR
  • 360 DEGREE EXCAVATOR / TRACKED AND WHEELED
  • LOADING SHOVEL
  • AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR
  • SKID STEER LOADER / TRACKED AND WHEELED
  • QUICK HITCH AWARENESS
  • PLANT MOVER NON-OPERATIONAL
  • REPORT OF THOROUGH EXAMINATION (SMALL EQUIPMENT)
  • PLANT INSPECTOR (CRANES, MEWPs, EARTHWORK PLANT, STEEL STRUCTURES, LIFT TRUCKS)
  • INSTRUCTOR TRAINER (INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES)
  • SAFETY AWARENESS
  • ABRASIVE WHEELS (HAND-HELD CUT OFF SAW)
  • ABRASIVE WHEELS AWARENESS
  • ABRASIVE WHEELS WITH PRACTICAL CUTTING / GRINDING
  • VEHICLE MARSHALL
  • PLANT AND MACHINERY MARSHALL
  • INDUSTRIAL COUNTER BALANCE LIFT TRUCK (IBCLT) B1, B2, B3
  • ROUGH TERRAIN TELESCOPIC HANDLER
  • INDUSTRIAL TELESCOPIC HANDLER
  • 360 DEGREE ROTO TELESCOPIC HANDLER

Not seeing what you need? We offer many more bespoke or in-house courses! Get in touch via the link below to discuss your requirements.

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I have attended several courses with Darrin and I am always captivated with his unique teaching style, delivering even the most complicated of courses in such a simplified easy to digest manner. He has a vast knowledge of each of the subjects he teaches, ranging from multiple plant categories to engineering. He has a particular strength and passion within the lifting sector having spent most of his life working within lifting.
Chris NewlandDirector at CPN Training
KR SkillsHub's support and guidance have been invaluable to me. Darrin's in-depth knowledge of the lifting industry is second to none, and he's helped me massively in developing both my understanding and confidence. What sets Darrin apart is his incredible attention to detail - he leaves no stone unturned when delivering training. Every concept is broken down into clear, manageable sections, making even the most complex topics easy to understand and apply on site. His approach is thorough, practical, and always focused on ensuring the highest standards. I continue to benefit from his ongoing guidance and can't recommend his services highly enough.
Phil MilliganOwner at Rigor Training

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