£9,880
Average salary at age 20
£26,520
Average Salary
46
Average hours per week
Description
Fork-lift truck drivers operate fork-lift trucks in factories, warehouses, storerooms and other areas to transfer goods and materials.Main Tasks
- Operates controls to pick up load on forks;
- Drives truck to unloading point and lowers forks to correct position on stack or ground;
- Ensures that truck is connected to charger or is correctly refuelled for use;
- Keeps records of work undertaken;
- Cleans, oils and greases machine.
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is through accredited training schemes provided in-house or by manufacturers. NVQs/SVQs in Lift Truck Operations are available at Level 2.UK Prospects
57100
Workforce Size
0.56%
Predicted decline 2025 - 2035
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