Reach forklift truck training

Reach Forklift Truck Training Course

Accredited Operator Training | Hands-On Instruction | Certified Safety Compliance

Course Overview:

Our Reach Forklift Truck Training Course is designed to equip operators with the specialist knowledge and practical skills required to operate reach trucks safely and confidently in fast-paced warehouse environments. This course ensures full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and is suitable for beginners, experienced operators, and those in need of refresher training.

Reach trucks are built for high-racking operations in narrow aisles, commonly used in warehouses and distribution centres. Their extendable forks and superior lift heights make them ideal for indoor pallet work — but they also demand precision, spatial awareness, and a strong grasp of load handling at height.

Who Is This Course For?

• Novice Operators: Those with little or no previous forklift experience.
• Experienced Operators: Individuals with experience but no formal qualification.
• Refresher Candidates: Operators who need to renew expired or outdated certification.
• Warehouse Staff or Employers: Wanting to ensure team compliance and safety.

Course Content:

Theory Training:

• Introduction to reach trucks and their operational role
• Key differences between reach and counterbalance trucks
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 responsibilities
• PUWER & LOLER regulations explained
• Truck components, functions, and safety features
• Load stability, weight distribution, and lift height safety
• Identifying hazards: racking systems, blind spots, and turning radius
• Daily pre-use checks and defect reporting
• Battery maintenance, charging safety, and emergency procedures

Practical Training:

• Full machine walk-around and daily inspection procedures
• Safe start-up, shutdown, and steering techniques
• Precise control of reach mechanisms and lift heights
• Pallet pick-up and placement in various racking systems
• Operating in narrow aisles and confined warehouse areas
• Working at height with visibility and stability in mind
• Safe parking, stacking, de-stacking, and emergency drills
• Realistic workplace simulation and practical assessment

Assessment & Certification:

The course includes both a written theory assessment and a practical driving evaluation. Successful trainees will receive an accredited operator certificate and/or operator’s card, valid for up to 3 years depending on the accrediting body.

Our training is delivered in accordance with HSE Approved Code of Practice L117 by qualified, experienced instructors.

Course Duration:

• Novice (No Experience): 3–5 days
• Experienced Operator (No Formal Qualification): 2–3 days
• Refresher Course: 1 day
• Conversion from Other Truck Type (e.g. Counterbalance): 1–2 days

Entry Requirements:

• Must be aged 18+ (or 16+ if in supervised educational training)
• Reasonable physical health and coordination
• Basic English literacy (for understanding safety instructions and assessments)

Why Choose Us?

✅ Fully Accredited Instructors

✅ Practical, Hands-On Training with Real Equipment

✅ Low Group Numbers for Individual Attention

✅ HSE-Compliant Curriculum

✅ Flexible Scheduling – On-Site or In-Centre Options Available