As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in Aberdeen, UK is £28,414, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,320 to £33,251, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,320
50TH(Median)   £28,414
75TH   £33,251
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £26,320 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £28,414 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £33,251 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Forklift Operator/Materials Handler salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler is about £28,414 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,368, and a weekly pay of around £546. Click the switch button below to see more details about Forklift Operator/Materials Handler hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Forklift Operator/Materials Handlers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Forklift Operator/Materials Handler's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,226 - £28,414, while Intermediate make £27,633 - £29,280, Senior earn £28,351 - £30,941, Specialist earn £28,414 - £31,157, Expert can reach £28,775 - £31,590 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,039
Intermediate Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,414
Senior Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £30,002
Specialist Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £30,219
Expert Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £30,580
£28,039 0 yr
£28,414 < 2 yrs
£30,002 2-4 yrs
£30,219 5-8 yrs
£30,580 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 6%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Forklift Operator/Materials Handler?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Forklift Operator/Materials Handler are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £28,868 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £26,929, and Manchester pays around £25,622 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Forklift Operator/Materials Handler or Forklift Operator/Materials Handler?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler makes less than a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler. A Forklift Operator/Materials Handler earns an average annual salary of £23,427. And a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler earns an average annual salary of £26,730.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Aberdeen, UK
£16,416
£30,092
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Aberdeen, UK
£16,158
£24,285
Materials Handler I Aberdeen, UK
£16,201
£24,350
Equipment Operator - Forklift Aberdeen, UK
£16,294
£29,869
Entry Materials Handler Aberdeen, UK
£16,271
£24,456

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