Our Training Courses

Professional Reach Truck Training 

At EOD Training, we provide professional reach truck forklift training in Preston and the surrounding Lancashire areas for businesses and individuals looking to improve workplace safety, operator confidence, and legal compliance.

Our experienced instructors deliver practical, hands-on training designed for warehouse and logistics environments where safe high-level stacking and narrow aisle operation are essential.

Whether you are completely new to forklift operation or an experienced operator requiring refresher or conversion training, we offer flexible courses tailored to your needs.

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What Is Reach Truck Training?

Reach trucks are specialist forklifts designed for operating in narrow warehouse aisles and lifting pallets to high storage racking.

Unlike standard counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks use extending forks to safely place and retrieve loads at height while operating in confined warehouse spaces.

Reach truck operators are commonly employed in:

• Warehouses

• Distribution centres

• Retail storage facilities

• Manufacturing sites

• Logistics operations

Proper training is essential to ensure operators can work safely, efficiently, and in line with workplace regulations.

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Reach Truck Training Courses

We offer several training options depending on operator experience.

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Novice Reach Truck Training

Designed for beginners with no previous forklift experience.

This course includes:

• Reach truck controls and operation

• Safe driving techniques

• Load stability awareness

• Narrow aisle manoeuvring

• Stacking and de-stacking procedures

• Pre-use safety inspections

• Practical driving assessments

Our novice course provides operators with the confidence and practical skills required to work safely in warehouse environments.

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Reach Truck Refresher Training

Ideal for qualified operators needing to refresh their skills or renew certification.

Refresher training covers:

• Updated health and safety practices

• Safe operating procedures

• Practical reassessment

• Hazard awareness

• Correcting unsafe operating habits

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Reach Truck Conversion Courses

For operators already trained on another forklift type who wish to convert to reach truck operation.

Conversion training includes:

• Equipment handling differences

• Reach truck operating techniques

• Narrow aisle safety

• High-level load placement

• Practical competency testing

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What You Will Learn

Our reach truck training combines classroom-based theory with practical instruction.

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Theory Training

• Forklift safety regulations

• Stability principles

• Load handling procedures

• Warehouse hazard awareness

• Operator responsibilities

• Daily equipment inspections

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Practical Training

• Safe starting and stopping

• Narrow aisle manoeuvring

• Accurate load placement

• High-level stacking

• Reversing safely

• Emergency operating procedures

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Reach Truck Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the course receive a recognised forklift training certificate demonstrating competence in reach truck operation.

Certification helps employers meet workplace safety and compliance requirements.

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On-Site Reach Truck Training in Preston

We can provide on-site reach truck training at your premises in Preston and surrounding areas.

Benefits include:

• Training on your own equipment

• Minimal disruption to operations

• Real workplace experience

• Improved operator confidence

• Tailored training for your warehouse layout

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Areas We Cover Around Preston

We provide reach truck training throughout:

• Preston

• Leyland

• Chorley

• Blackburn

• Burnley

• Accrington

• Fulwood

• Penwortham

• Bamber Bridge

• Lancashire surrounding areas

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Why Choose EOD Training?

• Experienced and qualified instructors

• Practical hands-on forklift training

• Flexible course scheduling

• Competitive pricing

• On-site training available

• Novice, refresher, and conversion courses

• Focus on workplace safety and compliance