Forklift Driver career guide

Live forklift driver roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

3036 live forklift driver roles

FLT Operator

Cove

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The FLT Driver will be responsible for safely operating forklift trucks to move stock, load and unload vehicles, and support warehouse operations…

Driving & Logistics
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FLT Operative

Immingham

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Manpower are currently recruiting for an experienced General Operative/ FLT Driver to join our client's team on an on-going basis.

Construction
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FLT Drivers

Kettering

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£14.08 - £15.11 per hour, overtime available Induction Monday 17th August 2026 I am working with our well-established client in Desborough who is…

Driving & Logistics
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FLT Drivers

Sunderland

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Rewards and Benefits on Offer; Long term opportunity Free parking facilities Good transportation links Excellent company reputation The Hours You'll…

Driving & Logistics
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FLT Driver Nights

Alsager

£13.79 per hour Hours:

Behind every great delivery is a brilliant team, and we're proud to create a place where people feel supported, valued, and able to be their best.

Driving & Logistics
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Reach Truck Driver

Paisley

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This is a fantastic opportunity offering £13.10 per hour, Monday to Friday working, immediate starts, ongoing full-time work and overtime…

Driving & Logistics
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FLT Driver - Nights

Crick

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£16.70 per hour In-house FLT Training Available Exciting Opportunity to Join a New Warehouse Operation We are recruiting for Forklift Drivers…

Driving & Logistics
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FLT Driver

Ashton

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for our client, which deals with home appliances, washing machines and dishwashers. Overtime is available and is paid at time and a half.

Driving & Logistics
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Warehouse FLT Driver

Coalville

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Our Client is a market leader within their industry and with an expanding product range it is a fantastic time to join their business and be part of…

Driving & Logistics Permanent
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Forklift Driver salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
Scotland (indicative)
2 live adverts
£25,000 – £48,984 (midpoint £48,984)
North East (indicative)
5 live adverts
£28,500 – £47,825 (midpoint £42,000)
Wales (indicative)
5 live adverts
£27,976 – £42,000 (midpoint £37,000)
South West (indicative)
7 live adverts
£24,932 – £42,250 (midpoint £32,000)
East of England (indicative)
5 live adverts
£29,100 – £37,500 (midpoint £31,750)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£27,000 – £34,000 (midpoint £30,500)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£26,000 – £32,000 (midpoint £29,000)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£25,000 – £31,000 (midpoint £28,000)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£25,000 – £31,000 (midpoint £28,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£24,000 – £30,000 (midpoint £27,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. An in-date accredited ticket (RTITB/ITSSAR) on the right truck type is the whole game: reach and VNA pay above counterbalance, and multi-ticket drivers cover more shifts. Nights and chilled/frozen environments add premiums on top of base.
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FAQs

What does a forklift driver earn?

Indicatively £24,000–£34,000, with VNA/reach tickets, nights and cold-store work at the top.

Which forklift ticket pays best?

VNA (man-up) and reach typically pay above counterbalance; holding all three keeps you busiest.

Do forklift tickets expire?

Accredited certificates are typically refreshed every 3–5 years, and employers expect an in-date ticket for the truck type you will drive.

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