Salary of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Forklift Operator earn?

Salary of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom

£23,400 / Annual
Based on 2518 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
£21,456 Average salary
£23,400 Maximum
£31,200

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom

  • Forklift Operator

    Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 3 days ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom ChampionX Full-time

    Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment...

  • Forklift Operator

    Found at: TheirStack GB - 3 days ago

    Campsie, NIR, United Kingdom ORIGIN NI Full-time

    **Job Overview** We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be...

  • Forklift Operator

    Found at: TheirStack GB - 4 days ago

    Thurmaston, ENG, United Kingdom Hardings Transport Ltd Full-time

    Part-Time Counterbalance Forklift Driver — Early Shift **Hardings Transport Ltd | Thurmaston, Leicester (LE4)** ...

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FAQ - Forklift Operator

The average salary for Forklift Operator is GBP23,400 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 2518 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Forklift Operator per year in United Kingdom is GBP21,456

The highest salary for Forklift Operator per year in United Kingdom is GBP31,200

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 2,518 job postings with salary.