How to become a warehouse manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
- logistics
- supply chain management
- transport management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You can do a college course to get the skills you'll need to for an assistant or trainee warehouse manager role.
You could do a Level 3 Diploma in Warehouse Operations or a Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Supply Chain Management.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
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Apprenticeship
You can do a transport and warehouse operations supervisor advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as a team leader or assistant manager in a warehouse.
You could then move into a warehouse manager role once you have experience and qualifications in warehouse or transport distribution.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got management experience in warehousing or transport distribution.
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Career tips
You might have an advantage when looking for work if you've done forklift training.
Further information
You can find out more about working in warehousing from Generation Logistics.