Forklift Truck Training

Counterbalance Trucks

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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:

  • Rider Counterbalance Trucks – B1 up to 5000kg, B2 5001kg to 15000kg, B3 15001kg+



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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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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

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Jack Mccarthy
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Justin cook was a good trainer very professional
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Billy Burton
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Been a great day with K learnt a lot about the combilifts and it’s been pleasure learning from him
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Sam Taylor
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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.
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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!
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The trainer took his time and made it a pleasant experience
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Lil Pun
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Humble , kindly respectly he teach us many things great trainer
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Soharm A
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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!
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Great experience on the course today Ashley the trainer was extremely knowledgeable and very open when going through all of the work.
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Bailey Clarke
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Course was very interesting and taught me thoroughly. The instructor, Ashley was very informative and helpful, and made the course enjoyable. Would recommend.
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Ciaran Watson
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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.
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