Forklift Operator Recruitment in London
Extraman supplies certificated forklift operators across London, for warehouse, distribution and manufacturing sites. We cover counterbalance, reach truck and other truck types at short notice, accredited and paid on in-house PAYE. 50+ years of supply and 165 client accounts back every booking.
Key Takeaways
- Extraman supplies counterbalance, reach truck and specialist forklift operators across London.
- Accreditation and licence checked before every deployment, with in-house PAYE.
- 50+ years of London labour supply, 165 client accounts and 96% repeat business.
- Short-notice cover for holidays, sickness and peak-volume warehouse operations.
Forklift roles we supply across London
Extraman supplies operators for the truck types London sites actually run. That covers counterbalance drivers, reach truck operators and specialist truck operators for warehouse, distribution and manufacturing floors.
We match the operator to the truck and the setting, so a narrow-aisle site gets a driver already competent on that equipment rather than one who needs retraining on arrival.
What forklift operators can Extraman supply?
Extraman supplies counterbalance and reach truck operators, plus specialist truck drivers, across London. We cover single-shift cover, holiday and sickness gaps, and peak ramps. Every operator's accreditation and right-to-work are checked before deployment, so they clear site induction without hold-ups.
Why accreditation checks protect your site
An unverified operator is a safety and insurance risk. Extraman checks each operator's truck accreditation and right-to-work before deployment, so the driver on your floor is competent on the equipment they will use.
In-house PAYE keeps every operator accountable to Extraman. There's no umbrella layer, so pay stays transparent and the driver is directly managed by us.
Why does forklift accreditation matter when hiring drivers?
Operating a forklift without valid accreditation breaches health and safety duties and can void site insurance if an incident occurs. A supplier that verifies certification before deployment protects the client from that exposure. Extraman confirms the operator's truck category and licence before the driver reaches the site.
How fast we mobilise forklift operators
A vetted driver pool keeps us quick. Extraman holds accredited operators across London's warehouse and distribution belts, so cover for a sudden gap arrives fast.
Short-notice cover is routine. Send the truck type, shift times and start point and we confirm same-day availability for most London bookings.
Where we supply across London
Extraman supplies forklift operators across London's warehouse and distribution zones, including Park Royal, Barking and Dagenham, Enfield and the Heathrow corridor. Tell us your site location when you book and we will confirm a driver competent on your truck type.
How to hire a forklift operator with Extraman
- Send the truck type, shift times and headcount for your site.
- Confirm any site-specific accreditation or induction requirement.
- Approve the quote, including rates and minimum booking length.
- Receive an accreditation-checked operator, briefed and ready to drive.
FAQs
How fast can you supply a forklift operator in London?
Extraman confirms availability the same day for most London bookings. We hold a pool of accredited operators across the city's warehouse belts, so cover for holidays, sickness or a sudden gap arrives fast. Give us the truck type and start time and we respond immediately.
Do you check forklift accreditation before deployment?
Yes. Extraman verifies each operator's truck accreditation and right-to-work before they reach your site. That protects your health and safety duties and your site insurance. Confirm the truck category and any site-specific induction requirement when you book and we match a competent driver.
Which truck types can your operators run?
Extraman supplies counterbalance and reach truck operators, plus specialist truck drivers for narrow-aisle and other equipment. We match the operator to the truck your site runs, so no retraining is needed on arrival. Tell us the truck type when you book and we confirm a competent operator.
Which parts of London do you cover?
Extraman supplies forklift operators across London, with strong cover in the warehouse and distribution zones of Park Royal, Barking and Dagenham, Enfield and the Heathrow corridor. Tell us your site location when you book and we will confirm a driver who suits your equipment and shift.
Tell Extraman what you need and get a same-day quote for a forklift operator in London.
Why Clients Use Extraman for Forklift Operators
- Serving London since 1970, under current ownership since 1986
- London-focused: our operator pool is based in and around the capital, not sourced from a national bank
Recruitment Approach
Roles We Supply
- Counterbalance forklift operators
- Reach truck operators
- CHECK: add any additional licence types you supply, e.g. PPT, bendi, VNA
- General warehouse operatives working alongside forklift teams
- CHECK: add any additional roles specific to this sector
How Fast Can You Supply Operators?
Typically within 24 hours.
Our Process
- Tell us your brief. Site, licence type required, shift patterns, and operator numbers.
- We match operators from our London-based pool. Workers experienced and licensed for the equipment on your site.
- Operators arrive briefed and ready. On-site for the shift and role specified.
Extraman was founded in 1970 and has operated under its current ownership since 1986, meaning the business has nearly 40 years of continuity in London's forklift and warehouse labour market.
