As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in Bristol, UK is £26,457, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £24,507 to £30,960, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £24,507
50TH(Median)   £26,457
75TH   £30,960
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £24,507 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £26,457 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £30,960 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 £26,457 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,205, and a weekly pay of around £509. 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 £25,351 - £26,457, while Intermediate make £25,729 - £27,263, Senior earn £26,398 - £28,809, Specialist earn £26,457 - £29,011, Expert can reach £26,793 - £29,414 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £26,107
Intermediate Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £26,457
Senior Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £27,935
Specialist Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,137
Expert Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,473
£26,107 0 yr
£26,457 < 2 yrs
£27,935 2-4 yrs
£28,137 5-8 yrs
£28,473 > 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 £21,813. 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 Bristol, UK
£15,285
£28,019
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Bristol, UK
£15,044
£22,612
Materials Handler I Bristol, UK
£15,085
£22,673
Equipment Operator - Forklift Bristol, UK
£15,172
£27,812
Entry Materials Handler Bristol, UK
£15,150
£22,771

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