Reach truck training

Reach trucks work in narrow aisles and lift to height, so operators need precise control and good judgement. Our ITSSAR-accredited reach truck courses train your team to pick and put away safely on racking.

Who it's for

• Warehouse operatives working with high-bay racking
• Counterbalance operators converting to reach
• Experienced reach drivers due a refresher
• New starters joining a distribution centre

What the course covers

• Pre-use checks and fault reporting
• Reach mechanism, tilt and side-shift control
• Stacking and de-stacking at height
• Working safely in aisles and around pedestrians
• Load capacity and rating plates
• Theory test and practical assessment

Course levels

• Novice: for people who have never operated this type of truck, or have no recognised training.
• Experienced: for operators who have real experience but no current certificate.
• Conversion: for trained operators moving onto a different type of truck.
• Refresher: for certified operators due a reassessment, typically every 3 to 5 years.

Questions employers ask

Can a counterbalance operator just drive a reach truck?

No. A reach truck handles very differently, so operators need training on it. A conversion course is usually quicker than a full novice course.

Can training happen in our own warehouse?

Training is usually best on the trucks and racking your team actually uses. Tell us about your site when you ask for a quote.

How often do reach truck operators need refresher training?

Industry guidance recommends a refresher or reassessment every 3 to 5 years, or sooner after an incident, a long break or a change of equipment.

Get a quote or call 01772 433358.

Courses: Forklift training in Lancashire | Counterbalance forklift training | Reach truck training | Telehandler training | VNA truck training | Pallet truck & stacker training | Order picker training

Deluxe Training, Leyland, Lancashire. Tel 01772 433358. Email sales@deluxetraining.co.uk. Deluxe Training is a trading name of Deluxe Recruitment Ltd, company no. 12172021, 17 Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, PR25 3NP.