Counterbalance forklift training
Develop practical skills for handling palletised loads, stacking and loading or unloading vehicles with a counterbalance truck.
View counterbalance training →RTITB-Accredited Forklift Training
Forklift training in West Yorkshire
Build the skills and confidence to operate a forklift safely with Training 4 Logistics. We provide RTITB-accredited training for individuals and employers, from beginners learning their first truck to experienced operators refreshing their skills or moving to a different truck type.
Train on counterbalance, reach and pivot steer trucks at our dedicated forklift training warehouse in Featherstone, West Yorkshire. We also deliver training at customer premises, helping teams learn on the equipment they use at work.
Explore the courses below to find the right truck type. If you are unsure where to start, our team can help you choose a course based on your experience and workplace requirements.
Choose your forklift training course
Select a truck type to explore the course content and training options, then speak to our team about availability.
Reach truck training
Learn safe reach truck operation for warehouse work, including load handling, racking and manoeuvring in confined aisles.
View reach truck training →Pivot steer forklift training
Build the skills to operate an articulated pivot steer truck, often known as a Bendi truck, for handling and stacking loads in warehouse aisles.
View pivot steer training →Very narrow aisle (VNA) training
Explore training for specialist VNA forklifts used in high-density warehouse storage, including man-up and man-down truck types.
View VNA forklift training →A closer look at forklift training
Explore the equipment and practical settings associated with our forklift training. The truck type and training arrangements depend on the course you choose.
Which training option is right for you?
The right starting point depends on your previous training, practical experience and the truck you need to operate.
- Novice training: for beginners who need a foundation in safe truck operation.
- Existing or experienced operator training: for people with practical experience who need formal training and assessment.
- Conversion training: for trained operators moving to a different truck type.
- Refresher training: for trained operators reviewing their knowledge and practical skills.
Course length varies by truck type, experience and group size. Contact us with details of your previous training so we can confirm the appropriate course and duration.
What will you learn?
Our courses combine theory with practical instruction and assessment. Content is tailored to the truck type and training level, and can include:
- Pre-use inspections, recognising defects and reporting procedures.
- Understanding truck controls, safe travel, stopping and parking.
- Assessing loads and understanding truck and load stability.
- Handling pallets, stacking and working around racking.
- Recognising hazards and working safely around other people.
Train at our centre or at your workplace
Our Featherstone training warehouse provides a practical setting for counterbalance, reach truck and pivot steer training, with areas for load handling and racking exercises.
For training at your premises, our instructors work with your team on the relevant equipment in their working environment. We will discuss the truck, practical training area and suitable space for theory before confirming your booking. Ask our team about the arrangements for VNA and other specialist equipment.
Explore training at your premises →Need help choosing a course?
Tell us which truck you use, your previous experience, how many people need training and where you would like it delivered. We will help you find a suitable training option and confirm availability.
‘Phil is amazing, best instructor/teacher I have had in 27 years'
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At Training 4 Logistics, we deliver a wide range of accredited training courses for individuals and businesses across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the wider North of England. Our courses include RTITB-accredited forklift and Manual Handling Equipment training, Health & Safety compliance and awareness training, management and instructor development programmes, Qualsafe-accredited First Aid courses, and bespoke training tailored to your organisation's specific requirements.
Training is delivered from our modern classroom facilities in Normanton and our dedicated forklift training warehouse in Featherstone, providing delegates with professional learning environments designed to maximise both knowledge and practical skills.
Many of our courses have limited availability and can fill up quickly. To book your place, discuss your training requirements or learn more about the courses we offer, please contact us via our Contact Page or call our team directly for friendly, professional advice.
Training is delivered from our modern classroom facilities in Normanton and our dedicated forklift training warehouse in Featherstone, providing delegates with professional learning environments designed to maximise both knowledge and practical skills.
Many of our courses have limited availability and can fill up quickly. To book your place, discuss your training requirements or learn more about the courses we offer, please contact us via our Contact Page or call our team directly for friendly, professional advice.
