
Onsite Business Training Courses
Counterbalance Forklift Training
Please feel free to call us at your convenience to further discuss your training requirements.
- We come to your site
- Individual employee or group training sessions available
- Fast turn around on all courses
- Courses available for both novice and experienced operators
- We have instructors based throughout the whole of the UK

Counterbalance Forklift Training
JTW Training provides onsite counterbalance forklift training throughout the UK. We have instructors based in key locations including Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and Manchester. All courses run by JTW have been designed to improve employee safety, confidence, and competence when operating forklifts.
Our courses cover key aspects that are necessary to provide your teams with the required knowledge to ensure they can operate machinery, such as reach forklift trucks, in a manner that reduces the risk of accidents or emergencies.”
Our Simple Process
1 Complete our enquiry form below or give us a call to express your interest in a course.
2 A member of our team will be in touch to book you in for your chosen course.
3 We’ll send you all the information you need and we’ll meet you there to complete your course!

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training
Whether you use forklift trucks for warehousing, logistics, material handling or any other application, your business will gain significant benefits by choosing this expert-led course for your employees.
We provide training for novice forklift operators as well as experienced operators who need refresher training on any type of forklift truck, including:
- Counterbalance
- Reach
- Powered Pallet Trucks (PPT)
- Order Pickers – Low, Medium or High
- Man-down Narrow Aisle
- Man-up Narrow Aisle
- Pivot steer – Flexi/Bendi
- Rough Terrain – Fixed or Telescopic Mast
- Lorry Mounted Forklift
- Side Loaders
- Multi-directional/Combilift
- Cranes
- Tow Tractors & Trailers
Primary Areas We Cover Throughout the UK
Birmingham | Bristol | East Midlands | Gloucester | Milton Keynes | Manchester | Norfolk | Oxford | Salford | Swindon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t see your question? Please contact us, our team is happy to help.
- What does counterbalance forklift training involve?
Counterbalance forklift training teaches operators how to safely operate forklifts where a rear counterweight balances the load, skills include pre-use checks, load stability, safe operating procedures and hazard awareness.
- Is counterbalance forklift training mandatory?
Yes, under UK PUWER regulations (and similar standards globally), operators must be adequately trained and certified to use a counterbalance forklift.
- How long is the training and how long does the certification last?
Many programs include classroom instruction, a written test, hands-on practice and a practical evaluation. Certification typically lasts three years.
- Why is counterbalance forklift certification important for safety?
Proper training helps prevent tip-overs and accidents related to load imbalance. Without certification, businesses risk regulatory penalties and operator injury.
- Can I use a counterbalance forklift certificate to operate other forklift types like reach trucks?
No, each forklift type requires its own specific training, so your counterbalance forklift certificate doesn’t qualify you to operate reach trucks.

Accredited Forklift Training





