Course Overview

Fully-funded (free) Warehouse Operative training course

Gain skills as a Warehouse Operative including RTITB Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.


• Guaranteed job interview with one of our employer partners who are looking to recruit new operatives

• Practical Forklift Truck, Low Level Order Picker, Banksman and employability skills

• Opportunity of a starting salary of up to £35K per annum

What You Will Study

Delivered at the Castleford training centre of our deliver partner, Viamaster Training.

Course Content


• RTITB Counter-balance Forklift Truck training and licence

• Low Level Order Picker conversion training

• RTITB Banksman training
Delivered at Castleford College


• Employability skills:
   o CV building
   o Interview techniques
   o Applications

  • Attendance Expectations

    Various days/times between Monday-Friday 07.30-16.30 (hours differ depending on what is being taught on that day) for a maximum of 4 weeks. Practical training held at Viamaster Training Ltd, Castleford. Employability training held at Castleford College.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    Practical and theory tests.

  • Entry Requirements


    • 19+

    • Work or live in West Yorkshire (check with us if unsure)

    • Minimum standard of English (screening will be carried out)

  • Fee Information

    Free for learners who self-refer.

    Employers who refer staff will have to pay a contribution - £450pp if you are an SME (fewer than 250 employees) and £1350pp for large businesses (250+ employees).

  • Further Study

    Job seekers completing the course are guaranteed a job interview with an employer who is looking to hire new Warehouse Operatives.

    Employed participants will gain new skills and knowledge which will help them to progress their career.