Our Training Courses

Professional Forklift Training Courses Across Lancashire

At EOD Training, we deliver professional forklift training courses across Burnley, Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Penwortham and surrounding Lancashire areas.

Our training is designed to develop safe, confident, and fully competent forklift operators across a wide range of industrial and warehouse environments.

We provide practical, hands-on instruction using real workplace conditions to ensure operators are fully prepared for day-to-day operations.

Our Forklift Training Courses

We offer a full range of forklift training courses for individuals and businesses of all sizes.

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🚜 Counterbalance Forklift Training

The most widely used forklift in the UK, essential for general warehouse and yard operations.

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This course includes:

• Safe driving techniques

• Load handling and stability

• Racking and stacking procedures

• Pre-use inspections

• Workplace hazard awareness

• Practical operating assessment

📦 Reach Truck Training

Designed for narrow aisle warehouse environments and high-level storage systems.

This course includes:

• Narrow aisle manoeuvring

• High-level load placement

• Safe reach truck operation

• Stability and load awareness

• Practical warehouse-based training

🔀 Pivot Steer (Bendi / Flexi) Training

For articulated forklifts used in high-density warehouse storage systems.

This course includes:

• Articulated steering control

• Narrow aisle operation

• Load handling techniques

• Racking and de-racking procedures

• Practical competency testing

🚛 Multi-Directional Forklift Training

For specialist forklifts handling long or bulky loads in tight spaces.

This course includes:

• Multi-directional steering systems

• Long load handling techniques

• Warehouse navigation skills

• Stability and safety awareness

• Practical assessment

🚚 Moffett Truck Training

For lorry-mounted forklifts used in delivery and logistics operations.

This course includes:

• Safe loading and unloading

• Vehicle mounting and dismounting

• Delivery site safety

• Load stability and security

• Practical operational training

🏗 MEWP Training (Cherry Picker & Scissor Lift)

For working safely at height using mobile elevated work platforms.

This course includes:

• Safe operation at height

• Emergency lowering procedures

• Hazard awareness

• Equipment inspection checks

• Practical platform operation

🏗 Overhead Gantry Crane Training

For safe lifting operations in industrial and manufacturing environments.

This course includes:

• Crane controls and operation

• Safe lifting procedures

• Load movement and positioning

• Pre-use inspections

• Emergency procedures

🪝 Slinger Signaller Training

Essential for safe lifting coordination and communication with crane operators.

This course includes:

• Slinging techniques

• Load attachment and selection

• Hand signalling and communication

• Lifting safety regulations

• Practical lifting operations

Telehandler (Telescopic Handler) Training

This course includes:

📘 Theory Training Includes

Operators will learn:

• Health & safety responsibilities

• RTITB safe operating procedures

• Telehandler controls and machine functions

• Load weight assessment and stability principles

• Safe lifting techniques

• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting

• Hazard awareness and risk reduction

• Working safely with attachments

Our instructors explain everything clearly and practically, making the course easy to follow for all experience levels.

🛠 Practical Training Includes

Candidates receive hands-on telehandler operating experience including:

• Safe start-up and shutdown procedures

• Correct use of controls

• Manoeuvring in confined and open areas

• Loading, unloading, and stacking loads

• Operating on uneven and rough terrain

• Safe use of forks and attachments

• Working around pedestrians and site hazards

• Emergency procedures and safe parking

Training is delivered using real workplace scenarios to build genuine operator confidence and competence.

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🚶 Pedestrian Pallet Truck Training

For safe and efficient movement of palletised goods in warehouses.

This course includes:

• Safe manoeuvring techniques

• Load handling procedures

• Workplace hazard awareness

• Battery and equipment checks

• Practical operator training

Course Levels Available

We provide structured training for all experience levels.

👶 Novice Training

For operators with no previous experience. Full start-to-finish training.

🔁 Refresher Training

For qualified operators needing to update skills or renew certification.

🔄 Conversion Training

For operators moving between different types of forklift equipment.

On-Site Forklift Training in Lancashire

We deliver all forklift training courses on-site across Burnley, Preston, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

Benefits include:

• Train on your own equipment

• Real working environment experience

• Reduced downtime

• Faster operator confidence

• Tailored training to your site layout

Who Our Courses Are For

Our forklift training courses are ideal for:

• Warehouse operatives

• Logistics companies

• Manufacturing businesses

• Construction sites

• Distribution centres

• New and experienced operators

Certification

On successful completion of training, candidates receive recognised forklift certification demonstrating competency and compliance with UK workplace safety standards.

Areas We Cover

We deliver forklift training courses across:
Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington, Nelson, Colne, Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge and all surrounding Lancashire areas.

Why Choose EOD Training?

• Experienced forklift instructors

• Practical, hands-on training

• Flexible on-site delivery

• Novice, refresher & conversion courses

• Competitive pricing

• Strong focus on safety and compliance

• Full range of forklift & lifting equipment training

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Looking for professional forklift training courses in Lancashire?

Contact EOD Training today to book your course, arrange on-site training, or request a free no-obligation quote.