Mentor Training provides nationwide operator and instructor training

Forklift Truck Training

Counterbalance Trucks

The counterbalance is the most common type of lift truck in use in the UK, and the workhorse of most materials handling operations. With over 35 years of experience, we have delivered counterbalance forklift training to delegates from businesses of all types and sizes nationwide.

Our industry-leading counterbalance training covers their safe and efficient use and is delivered on all truck sizes and capacities from small, manoeuvrable electric 3 wheelers right through to 50,000kg capacity diesel machines.

With courses accredited by AITT, a founder member of the Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport, you can be assured that training standards are met every time for full compliance and peace of mind.

Our approved network of expert instructors is on hand across the UK to deliver training you can trust, at your location, with no hidden costs.

We deliver training on the following:

  • Rider Counterbalance Trucks – B1 up to 5000kg, B2 5001kg to 15000kg, B3 15001kg+, B4 Rider Electric Stand on Counterbalance and J1 Rough Terrain Masted Lift Trucks
  • Pedestrian Counterbalance – A3 Pedestrian Electric Forklift Truck



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Counterbalance truck training

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Key Features

Traditional forklift trucks that are designed to move various loads, usually palletised, with the operator positioned facing the load.

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Course Lengths

Rider Counterbalance

Novice

Duration: 5 Days
Delegates: 3 Maximum

Experienced

Duration: 3 Days
Delegates: 3 Maximum

Refresher

Duration: 1 Day
Delegates: 3 Maximum

Conversion

Duration: 1 or 2 Days
Delegates: 3 Maximum

Pedestrian Counterbalance

Novice

Duration: 3 Days
Delegates: 3 Maximum

Experienced

Duration: 1 Day
Delegates: 3 Maximum

Refresher

Duration: 1 Day
Delegates: 3 Maximum

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To make a booking or discuss equipment types, course lengths or experience levels, please get in touch with a member of our specialist team.

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