PART OF HENDERSON GROUP. EST. 1897

MALLUSK, NORTHERN IRELAND. BT36 4RT

For Businesses
For Businesses

Find Out How The Academy Can Train Your  Forklift Operators

Accredited specialist courses in counterbalance and reach  truck operation — delivered at your site or ours. 

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For Individuals
For Individuals

Book Your Forklift Training Today

Looking to gain your forklift licence or update your certification?  Get in touch with our team. 

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Counterbalance

Most common forklift type

HSENI

Compliant standard

3 Levels

New / Experienced / Refresher

On-site

Delivery available
Counterbalance Forklift Training

Counterbalance

Forklift Training

The counterbalance forklift is the most commonly used materials handling vehicle in Northern Ireland's warehouses, distribution centres, construction sites, and production facilities. Our counterbalance training is suitable for new operators seeking their first certification, experienced drivers requiring recertification, and businesses building safe, compliant warehouse teams.

What Does the Training Cover?

  • Check Safe operating procedures
  • Check Pre-use inspection and checks
  • Check Load assessment and management
  • Check Manoeuvring and reversing in confined spaces
  • Check Stacking and de-stacking techniques
  • Check Emergency protocols
Enquire About Counterbalance Forklift Training

Call 028 9034 3334 or submit an enquiry. On-site or at our Mallusk training centre.

For Businesses Training
Most commonly used
Counterbalance
ITSSAR
Accredited

Training
For Individuals Training
Specialist narrow aisle
Reach Truck
Specialist
Warehouse
Operation
Reach Forklift Training

Reach Forklift

Training

Reach forklifts are specialist vehicles designed for use in narrow aisle warehouse environments, where space is limited and accuracy is critical. Operating a reach truck safely requires specific skills that go beyond standard counterbalance qualification — and The Academy provides the specialist reach forklift training that employers across Northern Ireland's warehousing and logistics sector require.

What Does the Training Cover?

  • Check The principles of reach truck operation
  • Check Pre-use checks and inspection
  • Check Manoeuvring in narrow aisle environments
  • Check Safe loading and unloading at height
  • Check High-racking techniques
  • Check Stability and load management
  • Check Emergency procedures
Enquire About Reach Forklift Training

Call 028 9034 3334 or submit an enquiry. On-site at your warehouse or at our Mallusk centre.

For Businesses

An Unqualified Forklift Operator is a Risk You  Cannot Afford.

Unqualified forklift operators represent a serious legal, safety, and insurance risk for any business. The Academy provides forklift training for corporate clients across Northern Ireland — from single operator certification to full team training programmes — ensuring every operator is certified to the standard required by HSENI, your insurers, and your own health and safety obligations.

Training can be delivered at our Mallusk, Newtownabbey centre or at your own site, minimising disruption to your operation while ensuring full compliance. We work with businesses of all sizes across warehousing, logistics, retail, construction, and manufacturing.

Sectors we work with
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Warehousing & Logistics
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Retail
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Construction
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Manufacturing
For Individuals

Your Forklift Licence.
Your Route Into
Warehousing & Logistics.

Forklift certification is one of the most in-demand qualifications in Northern Ireland's warehousing and logistics sector. Employers across retail, manufacturing, construction, and distribution actively look for certified operators — and with your certification from The Academy, you'll be recognised as a competent, qualified professional ready to contribute from day one.


Whether you're seeking counterbalance certification to enter the sector, or reach truck qualification to take on a specialist role, The Academy has the course and the expertise to get you there.

Get Your Forklift Certification — Book Today

Call 028 9034 3334 or get in touch online. Our team will find the right course for you.

For Businesses Training
One of the most in-demand
Qualifications in NI
Why The Academy for Forklift Training?

Six Reasons to Train
With Us.

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HSENI-compliant training — meets all legal requirements for forklift operator certification

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Accredited by ITSSAR and Highfield — recognised by employers, insurers, and regulators

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Specialist courses in counterbalance and reach truck operation

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Training for new operators, experienced drivers, and refresher certification

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Flexible delivery — at our Mallusk, Newtownabbey centre or at your own site

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Part of The Henderson Group — trusted by Northern Ireland's businesses for over 130 years

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No obligation. Whether your business is looking to upskill your workforce, our advisors will help you find the right training solution.
Phone
Call Us 028 9034 3334
Email
Email academy@henderson-group.com
Location
Training Centre

Mallusk, County Antrim, BT36 4RT

Clock
Opening Hours

Mon – Fri : 8 to 5pm

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