Warehouse worker

You can get into this job through a supply chain warehouse operative intermediate apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements
• guide to apprenticeships

You can go directly into this job. It's usual to start through temping or seasonal work.

You may not need qualifications, but some employers ask for GCSEs at grade 4 (C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications. You may also need basic IT skills.

Further information

You can find out more about careers and training in warehousing from The Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport.

You'll need:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with others
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be flexible and open to change
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to work well with your hands
• thinking and reasoning skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You'll need to:

• have forklift truck driver training for some jobs

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• taking delivery of goods and storing them
• checking for damaged or missing items
• moving stock by hand or with machines
• packing and wrapping goods
• loading goods for sending
• keeping stock records
• cleaning the warehouse

You could work in a warehouse.

Your working environment may be at height, physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.

You may need to wear protective clothing.