Counterbalance Forklift Training
GH Training provides practical, AITT-accredited counterbalance forklift training for businesses and operators across the North West, North Wales and West Yorkshire.
Training is delivered at customer premises and is available for complete beginners, experienced operators, operators changing truck type and those requiring refresher training.
Counterbalance Forklift Course Options
Novice Training
For operators with no previous counterbalance forklift experience or formal training.
Typical duration: 3–5 days
Experienced Operator Training
For operators with suitable practical experience but no recognised evidence of formal counterbalance training.
Typical duration: 2–3 days
Conversion Training
For trained lift truck operators who need to convert to a counterbalance forklift from another truck category.
Typical duration: 1–2 days
Refresher Training
For previously trained counterbalance operators who need reassessment, updated knowledge or additional practical instruction.
Typical duration: Usually 1 day
Course duration depends on operator experience, the number of learners and the equipment being used. We will confirm the right course after discussing your requirements.
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What Does Counterbalance Forklift Training Cover?
Counterbalance forklifts are widely used in warehouses, factories, distribution centres, yards and other industrial workplaces.
Training is tailored to the equipment and working environment and normally covers:
- Operator responsibilities
- Relevant safety principles
- Pre-use inspections
- Forklift controls and instruments
- Safe starting and stopping
- Steering and manoeuvring
- Operating in confined areas
- Load assessment and handling
- Stacking and de-stacking
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Pedestrian and workplace hazards
- Parking and securing the truck
Courses include relevant theory, practical instruction and operator assessment.
Who Should Attend?
Counterbalance forklift training is suitable for:
- New employees who will operate a forklift
- Warehouse and distribution staff
- Manufacturing and engineering employees
- Existing operators without formal training
- Trained operators changing truck category
- Operators returning after a period away from driving
- Employees requiring refresher training or reassessment
Operators must be medically fit to use the equipment safely and able to understand the course instruction.
Training at Your Workplace
Training is delivered at your premises using the counterbalance forklift and working environment your operators will encounter.
Your business will normally need to provide:
- A safe and serviceable counterbalance forklift
- A suitable practical training area
- Relevant equipment documentation
- Representative loads for training
- Appropriate personal protective equipment
We will confirm the requirements before the course begins.
Assessment and Evidence of Training
Operators are assessed through the relevant theory and practical elements of the course.
Those who successfully meet the required standard receive appropriate evidence of training. Employers remain responsible for providing workplace authorisation and ensuring that operators receive any necessary job-specific and familiarisation training.
Why Choose GH Training?
- AITT-accredited training
- Experienced, practical instruction
- Training delivered at your workplace
- Courses for every operator experience level
- Flexible weekday, weekend and shift options
- Theory, practical training and assessment included
Areas We Cover
Based in Newton-le-Willows, we provide counterbalance forklift training throughout:
Merseyside · Greater Manchester · Cheshire · Lancashire · North Wales · West Yorkshire
Key areas include St Helens, Wigan, Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester, Widnes, Runcorn, Preston, Blackburn, Deeside, Wrexham and Leeds.
Arrange Counterbalance Forklift Training
Tell us how many operators require training, their current experience and the counterbalance forklift they will use. We will recommend the appropriate course and provide a tailored quotation.