How to become
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 could take a college course to get the skills and knowledge you'll need to work as an assistant or trainee warehouse manager.
Courses include:
- planning and supervision of warehouse operations
- supply chain management
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You can apply to do a Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, with a warehousing, retailing or logistics company.
As your career progresses, you could do an Operations Manager Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship.
These can take between 1 and 2 years to complete and combine workplace training with study off site.
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
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
If you're working in a warehouse, you could apply for a team leader or assistant manager job.
With further training and promotion, you could then move into a warehouse manager role.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got management experience in warehousing, transport distribution or retailing.
A qualification in health and safety might also be useful, though not essential.
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Career tips
You might have an advantage when looking for work, if you've done forklift training, though employers will put you through this, if it's needed for the job.
Further information
You can find out more about careers in warehousing from Generation Logistics.