Reach Truck (Forklift) Training
Result Training, Peterborough
Course Overview
At Result Training, Peterborough, we provide RTITB-accredited Reach Truck Forklift Training designed to give operators the skills and confidence to work safely and efficiently. Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced operator seeking accreditation, or converting from another truck type such as a counterbalance forklift training, this course ensures you gain a nationally recognised RTITB forklift licence trusted across the UK and internationally.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for
- Beginners with no forklift experience
- Experienced operators needing RTITB accreditation
- Employers requiring staff trained to HSE safety standards
- Self-employed individuals who need a valid reach truck licence
- Operators converting from counterbalance or pallet trucks
What Will You Learn?
- Introduction to reach trucks: functions, controls, daily maintenance
- Health & Safety legislation: HSW Act 1974, PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998, L117 ACOP
- Pre-use inspection & safe operating checks
- Battery care and maintenance best practices
- Load capacity, stability, and safe lifting techniques
- Safe starting, manoeuvring, and stopping
- Handling laden & unladen pallets in tight spaces
- Hydraulic controls: precision lifting and lowering
- Stacking & de-stacking at different heights
- Loading & unloading safely in warehouse
- Excavation in multiple ground conditions
- Safety code standards and compliance
- Practical operating test & written knowledge test
Assessment Method
Theory Test
Multiple-choice and written questions
Practical Test
Demonstration of skills to RTITB standards
Course Includes
- RTITB training materials & certification
- Use of our modern training warehouse in Peterborough
- 3:1:1 trainee-to-instructor ratio (3 trainees, 1 instructor, 1 truck)
- Experienced RTITB-accredited instructors
- Hands-on, safety-focused training environment
- Certificate of Basic Training upon successful completion
Skill Levels Available
- Novice – no prior forklift experience
- Experienced (Uncertified) – operators needing RTITB accreditation
- Refresher – expired certificate or skills update
- Conversion – switching from counterbalance or other trucks
Course Duration
- Novice: 3–5 days (depending on group size and experience)
- Experienced: 2–3 days
- Refresher: 1 day
- Conversion: 1–2 days
Qualification You Receive
- RTITB Certificate of Basic Training – nationally recognised
- Proof of competence in reach truck operations
- Meets HSE and UK workplace requirements
- Accepted across warehousing, logistics, distribution, and construction sites in the UK and internationally
Why Choose This Course?
- Structured training programme with theory & hands-on practice
- Industry-recognised qualification accepted nationwide
- Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to conversions
- Meets employer and HSE workplace compliance standards
Why Choose Result Forklift Training?
At RESULT Forklift Training Peterborough, we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable, and fully accredited forklift training that helps you get certified, save money, and boost your career in warehousing, logistics, and construction.
Here’s why learners across the UK choose us
RTITB Accredited Training Centre
Nationally recognised, industry-approved forklift qualifications.
98% Pass Rate
With outstanding student feedback and proven success.
Open 7 Days a Week
including evenings and weekends for ultimate flexibility.
Flexible Training Times
designed to fit around your work schedule.
Price-Beat Guarantee
we won’t be beaten on price for forklift or PPT training.
Special Package Deals
cost-effective bundles for individuals and employers.
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trusted by hundreds of learners and major employers across the UK.
At RESULT, we combine affordable prices, modern training facilities, and expert RTITB instructors to ensure every trainee leaves confident, competent, and job-ready.
We provide forklift training not only in Peterborough but also across Cambridge, Leicester, Northampton, Huntingdon, Corby, Kettering, Bedford, Luton and Nationwide.
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Questions & Answers
The Reach Truck Training program is a specialized course focused on providing operators with essential skills and knowledge for the safe operation of reach trucks in warehouse settings.
The duration of our Reach Truck Training Course varies depending on the level of training you choose, ranging from 1 to 5 days.
We offer Reach Truck Training courses at our forklift training centres in Birmingham and Peterborough. Additionally, we can conduct training at your work premises if suitable facilities are available.
For pricing details and course availability, please get in touch with our team. We’ll be happy to provide all the information you need.
No, the terms Reach Truck Certification and Reach Truck License are used interchangeably to indicate that an operator has completed the required training and has demonstrated competence in operating reach trucks.
You get better visibility when driving in narrow aisles.
A Reach Truck can de-stack loads at higher levels than a Counterbalance forklift. A Reach Truck is used in narrow aisles where a Counterbalance cannot go.
Reach Trucks are mainly designed for inside use and not really designed for external use. You can use a counterbalance forklift for external uses instead.
This depends on what environment you are working in, Counterbalance can lift heavier weights and are designed for outside as well as inside, whereas a Reach Truck can lift higher and perform better in tight confined areas.
Counterbalance forklifts are more versatile as they have 3 fuel sources and can be used both indoors and outdoors and can be fitted with additional attachments.