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

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.
Courses are delivered via blended learning, with theory training conducted online, followed by instructor-led practical sessions and testing delivered at your site by an expert instructor from our approved nationwide network. Where this is not suitable, all training can be delivered face to face.
Whichever delivery method you choose, courses meet the same high standards, backed by accreditation from AITT, a founder member of the Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport, so you can be assured of full compliance and peace of mind, every time.
Information on pricing can be found here and available courses include:
Duration: 5 Days
Delegates: 3 Maximum
Duration: 3 Days
Delegates: 3 Maximum
Duration: 1 Day
Delegates: 3 Maximum
Duration: 1 or 2 Days
Delegates: 3 Maximum
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Jack Mccarthy1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Justin cook was a good trainer very professional![]()
Billy Burton1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Been a great day with K learnt a lot about the combilifts and it’s been pleasure learning from him![]()
Sam Taylor1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Paul Zilkic was an exceptional trainer on my pivot steer conversion course, very knowledgeable and helpful on topics i was struggling with. I would recomend his as a trainer and mentor as the company to use.![]()
Omar —1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Vadran is an excellent forklift instructor — patient, professional and clear with his explanations. He made the training easy to follow and gave helpful practical feedback, always putting safety first. I finished the course feeling much more confident operating a forklift. Highly recommended!![]()
LouisG100 !1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The trainer took his time and made it a pleasant experience![]()
Lil Pun1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Humble , kindly respectly he teach us many things great trainer![]()
Soharm A1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Extremely happy and satisfied with the quality and duration of my course. John was extremely helpful and patient and immediately put me at ease. Thank you!![]()
Jacks Challenges1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great experience on the course today Ashley the trainer was extremely knowledgeable and very open when going through all of the work.![]()
Bailey Clarke1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Course was very interesting and taught me thoroughly. The instructor, Ashley was very informative and helpful, and made the course enjoyable. Would recommend.![]()
Ciaran Watson1 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Chris Cooney has put me through my P1 pivot steer novice, familiarisation/job specific, fork extensions and B1 counterbalance conversion over the past week and he has been very helpful throughout the whole course and i couldn’t of asked for a better instructor absolute phenomenal job and definitely would recommend. I started off this week a little bit concerned but now i feel very confident and very safe when operating a pivot steer and counter balance forklift.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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