Industrial Masted Counterbalance Forklift - Experienced

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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This course is for those with extensive experience or previous qualifications of driving masted counterbalance forklift. A minimum of one or more days (depending on previous experience) course for anyone who uses, or will be using a counterbalance machine in the in their day to day activities. The course length will vary depending on the trainees previous experience and qualifications. 

Course pre requisite: 3 years operational experience and or previous qualification.

Certificating Body: Lantra or NPORS

Course Length: Depending on experience one to three days.

Course Times: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm or to suit client

Instructor: Various

Cost: 1 day course £195 + VAT per person on open course including certification

Own venue course: charged at day rate

*additional days will be charged accordingly at £150 per day per person

Venue: Clients own site.

Maximum Trainees: 3

This course will allow the trainee to be able to do the following:

  • Identify and comply with manufacturer's instructions in accordance with the Operator's handbook and other information sources i.e. load charts, and applicable regulations.
  • Identify the basic construction and components, the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
  • Explain all relevant documentation.
  • Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
  • Configure the forklift for site and road travel.
  • Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground  and substantial inclines, both with and without a load.
  • Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, both with and without a load.
  • Set the Telescopic handler in order to lift various loads.
  • Lift and place various loads within the full working range of the handler.
  • Ensure load integrity and security.
  • Transport loads.
  • Place and retrieve loads accurately at various places.
  • Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer.
  • Keep within safe working parameters.
  • Place the machine in an out of service condition.
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.

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