Forklift driver in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Cariste”. To search for jobs in France, type “Cariste” (the same form is used for men and women).
- Same form for men and women
- Cariste
- ROME code
- N1101
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- conducteur de chariot élévateur
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Agent / Agente cariste de livraison ferroviaire
- Cariste
- Cariste agent / Cariste agente de quai
- Cariste bobinier / Cariste bobinière
- Cariste chargeur-déchargeur / Cariste chargeuse-déchargeuse
- Cariste d'entrepôt
- Cariste en préparation logistique
- Cariste manutentionnaire
- Cariste pointeur / Cariste pointeuse
- Cariste réceptionnaire
- Cariste secteur industrie
- Conducteur / Conductrice d'engins de déplacement des charges
- Conducteur / Conductrice d'engins de manutention
- Conducteur / Conductrice de chariot élévateur de l'armée
- Conducteur / Conductrice de nacelle
- Conducteur(trice) engins manut motorisé à conducteur porté
- Tractoriste logistique
Working as a forklift driver in France
In France, search for cariste, cariste d'entrepôt, cariste magasinier, cariste réceptionnaire or conducteur de chariot élévateur. Driving a forklift at work requires a driving authorisation (autorisation de conduite) issued by the employer after training and a medical fitness check. The usual proof of training is the CACES R489, by category (1 pallet trucks, 3 and 4 counterbalance, 5 reach trucks, 6 order pickers), to be renewed periodically. A CAP or Bac pro in logistics or the Titre professionnel Cariste d'entrepôt can also cover training. Foreign certificates are rarely accepted directly. Temp agencies recruit many drivers, often for shift work.
French job profile (in French): Cariste
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