8222 — Fork-lift truck drivers

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Sources checked 26 October 2026. Match the actual duties before choosing a code.

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What this occupation covers

Fork-lift truck drivers operate fork-lift trucks in factories, warehouses, storerooms and other areas to transfer goods and materials.

Typical duties


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

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. A variety of vocational qualifications in Forklift Truck Operations are available at level 2.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations