Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators
Code: 53-7051.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Checker Loader
Fork Lift Technician
Fork Truck Driver
Forklift Driver
Forklift Operator
Lift Truck Operator
Shag Truck Driver
Spotter Driver
Tow Motor Operator
Truck Driver
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
- Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators
Salaries for a Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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