As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in Cambridge, UK is £27,986, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,924 to £32,750, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,924
50TH(Median)   £27,986
75TH   £32,750
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £25,924 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £27,986 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £32,750 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 £27,986 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,332, and a weekly pay of around £538. 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 £26,816 - £27,986, while Intermediate make £27,217 - £28,840, Senior earn £27,925 - £30,475, Specialist earn £27,986 - £30,688, Expert can reach £28,342 - £31,115 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £27,617
Intermediate Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £27,986
Senior Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £29,551
Specialist Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £29,764
Expert Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £30,119
£27,617 0 yr
£27,986 < 2 yrs
£29,551 2-4 yrs
£29,764 5-8 yrs
£30,119 > 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 £23,074. 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 Cambridge, UK
£16,169
£29,639
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Cambridge, UK
£15,914
£23,919
Materials Handler I Cambridge, UK
£15,957
£23,984
Equipment Operator - Forklift Cambridge, UK
£16,049
£29,420
Entry Materials Handler Cambridge, UK
£16,026
£24,088

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