Warehouse workers take delivery of goods and pack orders for dispatch.
£12,700 Starter
to£27,000 Experienced
35 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can get into this job through a supply chain warehouse operative intermediate apprenticeship or an intermediate apprenticeship in warehousing and storage.
You'll usually need:
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.
You can find out more about careers and training in warehousing from The Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport.
You'll need:
You may need a driving licence and forklift truck driver training for some jobs.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
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.
With experience you could become a team leader, shift supervisor or warehouse manager.
You could also move into quality control, freight planning or distribution.