Forklift Driver career guide

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

3210 live forklift driver roles

FLT driver

Hertfordshire

£16/hr

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work as a full-time REACH FLT Drivers for and on behalf our client in Hatfield, IMMEDIATE START!!

Driving & Logistics
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Forklift Driver

Hertfordshire

£14–£16/hr

A leading carpet manufacturer is seeking skilled Reach Truck and Counterbalance drivers to join its state-of-the-art warehouse team based in Hemel…

Driving & Logistics Permanent
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FLT Driver

Cheshire

£15/hr

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced FLT Driver for our manufacturing client based on Astmoor Industrial Estate in Runcorn.

Manufacturing & Production
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FLT Driver

Cheshire

£13/hr

We have a new and exciting opportunity for you to work on behalf of a well established, luxurious car manufacturer as a full time FLT Reach or…

Driving & Logistics Permanent
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FLT Driver

Cheshire

£13/hr

HRGO are recruiting an FLT for our client based in Winsford. A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is required for this role.

Manufacturing & Production
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FLT Driver

Cheshire

£14/hr

Adecco are currently recruiting for a reliable FLT Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our client's team based in Sandbach.

Driving & Logistics
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FLT Driver

£15/hr

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver to join a busy brick manufacturing site in Almondsbury, Bristol (BS32).

Manufacturing & Production
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D2 Reach Truck Driver

Normanton, West Yorkshire

£14.45 - £15.23 p/h

CareerMakers Recruitment are currently looking for a D2 FLT Reach Driver to join our ever growing client in Normanton, WF6.

Driving & Logistics Contract
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

FLT Operator

Hull

£14/hr

Manpower are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy industrial operation in Scunthorpe.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

VNA Forklift Driver

Ripley, Derbyshire

£14/hr

Recruit 2 You are working in partnership with a logistics partner based in Denby, Derbyshire who are a competent provider for the heating…

Driving & Logistics
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Reach Truck Operator

Misterton, Leicestershire

£14–£15/hr

The Results People are looking for reliable and experienced Reach Truck Drivers to join a busy warehouse team in Lutterworth.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

HLOP Driver Or VNA -ASAP

Erdington

£15/hr

Monday to Friday-14:00-21:30 Are you an experienced HLOP driver or VNA looking for a new opportunity in a supportive and dynamic environment?

Driving & Logistics Contract
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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)
North West (indicative)
1 live advert
£25,000 – £31,000 (midpoint £30,000)
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)
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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