Refresher course
1 Day
This training course is designed for forklift operators who wish to refresh their certification following expiry. This refresher course is available both on-site, and off-site.
Novices courses
3 to 5 Days
For individuals who have no experience whatsoever of operating any kind of lift truck. Take this training course for beginners with our RTITB accredited intructors.
Experienced operators
This 2-3 days forklift course is designed for the experienced operator who has extensive practical experience though has never received any type of formal training.
Conversion courses
2-3 Days
For certificated operators of other types of lift truck, it is possible with a conversion course to gain experience and certification enabling the operation of a different MHE
Rates
Our rate for training at your site is £275.00 + VAT per day for each training course, and daily mileage will be charged at 58p + VAT per mile.
Accreditation
We are accredited for reach truck driver courses by the RTITB, the leading accrediting body for forklifts and other material handling machinery in the United Kingdom.
RTITB has 40+ years of experience with monitoring instructors and courses, accreditation, and setting precise training standards. The legal training requirements set by the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 support RTITB standards. This Health and Safety Act makes it a legal requirement to provide adequate instruction and training to all employees.
The RTITB accreditation also follows the Approved Code of Practice for Rider-operated lift trucks: Operator training (ACOP L117), which every driver, including for reach trucks, is required to comply with.
All of our RTITB-registered instructors work at the high standards set by the accreditation body, which ensures that all our reach truck training classes are up to date and in line with current legislation at all times. We are monitored annually to ensure we continue to comply with RTITB forklift training requirements, including of course our reach forklift training.
Our In-House Certification
This is a 3-year certification that is specific to your worksite and permits the operation of a certified MHE.
National Operators Registration Scheme (NORS):
A NORS-registered certification lasting 3 years. Ideal for operating MHE at numerous premises.
Our Reach Truck Training Courses, UK
Reach truck training courses in UK areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, and East Midlands are increasingly popular, as these fork trucks are designed to be operated in a warehouse environment for a wide variety of applications. They can work in tight aisles less than 2.5 meters wide. Despite their compact size, they can reach over 10 meters high.
Their maximum lift height does not compromise on manoeuvrability as the reach truck’s load does not protrude. It can reach beyond its stabilizing legs, conveniently negating the need for a counterbalance.
There are a few considerations that need to be made by the forklift operator. Each reach lift model uses an articulated steering system with which the operator needs to be familiar with, and trained on. Reach Truck Operators also sit facing sideways for greater visibility, and this may take some getting used to for new drivers who did not receive training previously.
Off-Site Reach Truck Training Classes UK
We offer full RTITB-accredited off-site reach truck driver courses in UK areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, and East Midlands.
Our training centre is located centrally in the Midlands, but we can come to you anywhere in the UK to train at your worksite at competitive prices and on your own reach truck lifts.
This means that using and training on your reach truck machines allows you to become comfortable operating it in your work environment.
Of course, if you are looking to purchase forklifts, Angus serves all West and East of Midlands, from Leicester, Nottingham, Northampton, or Birmingham, to Derby and Warwick
Training & Courses on All Types of Forklifts
Our accredited trainers provide on- and off-site forklift training, for all makes and models of equipment such as Forklifts, Cherry-Pickers, Scissor Lifts, and more for aspiring and practicing drivers.
Counterbalance
Reach
Pivot Steer
Rough Terrain
VNA
Cherry Picker
Scissor Lift
Telescopic Handler
Pedestrian Pallet Truck
Multi Directional
Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck
Sideloaders
Why Angus Lift Trucks?
Here at Angus Lift Trucks, we pride ourselves on being an Accredited Forklift Truck Association Member. We offer reach truck forklift training courses that are RTITB-accredited. Our variety of training classes and refresher courses cover all models and makes, including reach trucks.
Our fully accredited reach truck training classes is offered either at our facility on-site or in your work environment, across the UK in areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, East Midlands, to name just a few. All of our reach truck instructors are certified and accredited, and they have experience training and working with new and seasoned operators.
Areas We Serve
Angus Lift Trucks has over 35 Years of experience in forklift sales, hire, service & training across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and East Midlands.
Leicestershire
Leicester, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Melton Mowbray, Oadby & Wigston
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Rushcliffe, Newark, to name just a few.
Warwickshire
Warwick, Atherstone, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, etc.
Birmingham
Digbeth, Erdington, Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Solihull, and many more.
Northamptonshire
Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough, and many more.
Derbyshire
Derby, Matlock, Ripley, Ashbourne, Ilkeston, Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent, Buxton, Chesterfield, Draycott, to name just a few.
Where we train
Our Reach Truck driver courses and training are available in the following UK areas, both off-site and on-site:
We offer reach truck classes for novices and experienced drivers, as well as refresher training for reach truck drivers in UK areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, East Midlands. Finally, if you need to also hire a forklift, Angus provides a variety of options in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Birmingham, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, West Midlands & East Midlands.
FAQs
We include some of the frequently asked questions and answers we receive on our UK reach truck training courses in Leicester, Nottingham, Northampton, Derby, Warwick, Birmingham, West Midlands, and East Midlands.
How long is a reach truck course?
Reach truck training courses last from 1 to 5 days, but most take 3 days on average.
What do you do on a reach trucks course?
We offer four different reach truck courses across Midlands, in and around Leicester, Nottingham, Northampton, Warwick, Birmingham, Derby, West & East Midlands:
Refresher course
- A 1-day training course, offered on-site and off-site, for forklift operators who need to refresh their reach truck certification following expiry.
Novices courses
The duration is 3 to 5 days. These training courses cater to individuals who have no experience operating reach trucks and can learn with our RTITB accredited instructors.
Experienced operators
A 2-3 days forklift course for experienced operators, with practical experience, that have never received formal training on reach trucks.
Conversion courses
A 2-3 days reach trucks training course for certificated operators of other types of lift trucks who want to gain experience and certification to enable the operation of an additional MHE.
Do you need to have a licence for reach trucks?
Operating reach trucks requires an RTITB accreditation along with following the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for rider-operated lift trucks—L117.
How long does a reach truck license last?
A reach truck training license doesn’t technically expire, however, the maximum gap between refresher training must be no longer than 3 years. We offer two classes of certification to suit individual reach truck training needs in the UK:
In-House Certification
- A 3-year certification that permits the operation of a certified MHE and is worksite specific.
National Operators Registration Scheme (NORS):
- A 3-year NORS-registered certification, for MHE operators who work at multiple sites.
Reach Truck Training Courses Near Me
Perhaps you are ready to book a training course and wondering, where are the reach truck training courses near me?
Our off-site and on-site reach truck courses are available in the UK in and around the following areas:
- Leicester
- Northampton
- Nottingham
- Birmingham
- Derby
- Warwick
- East Midlands
- West Midlands