Forklift Driver Jobs

Browse 1.2K live Forklift Driver vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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What does a Forklift Driver do?

Forklift Drivers operate counterbalance, reach truck or PPT trucks within warehouses and yards. A current ITSSAR, RTITB or AITT licence is required, with employers often specifying the truck type. Roles range from manufacturing logistics to retail distribution; nights and four-on-four-off shifts are common.

How much does a Forklift Driver earn in the UK?

A Forklift Driver in the UK typically earns £26,000 to £30,000 a year, with a median of £27,000, based on 87 vacancies sampled on 5 October 2026. The median is about £2,250 a month or £13.85 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. These are advertised salaries; the exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

£26,000 – £30,000
Typical annual salary range
Based on 87 UK vacancies sampled on 5 October 2026 (25th–75th percentile)
£27,000
Median pay
Per year
1.2K
Live vacancies
UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from UK Forklift Driver listings sampled on 5 October 2026. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Questions about Forklift Driver jobs

How many Forklift Driver jobs are there in the UK?
There are currently 1.2K live Forklift Driver vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.
Where in the UK are Forklift Driver jobs hiring most?
In the vacancies sampled on 5 October 2026, the places with the most Forklift Driver jobs were Ipswich, Hounslow, Irthlingborough, Norwich, Harlow.