8222- FORK-LIFT TRUCK DRIVERS

Job Title: 

FORK-LIFT TRUCK DRIVERS

Alternate Titles: 

Fork lift driver,Fork lift truck driver,Fork truck operator,Stacker-driver

Job Description: 

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

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is through accredited training schemes provided in-house or by manufacturers. NVQs/SVQs in Lift Truck Operations are available at Level 2.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • 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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK