- Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials
Forklift driver | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Forklift drivers load and unload goods in warehouses, ports and airports.
Forklift drivers typically work around 44 to 46 hours per week.
As a Forklift driver you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 27,356 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Forklift driver
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27,439 GBP
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25,005 GBP
Average salary for part-time Forklift driver
Average salary for full-time Forklift driver
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16,844 GBP
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16,844 GBP
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27,356 GBP
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25,005 GBP
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27,439 GBP
Salary over time for Forklift driver
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22,189 GBP
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22,426 GBP
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23,086 GBP
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22,773 GBP
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24,038 GBP
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25,546 GBP
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27,356 GBP
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25,826 GBP
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Future outlook for Forklift drivers
Balanced outlook
29 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Fair outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Forklift driver and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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Things to highlight for your Forklift driver interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
