Order picker

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through an apprenticeship or by applying directly.

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Apprenticeship

Depending on where you work, you could do a:

• warehouse operative intermediate apprenticeship
• express delivery sortation hub operative intermediate apprenticeship

Entry requirements:

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

DirectApplication

You can apply directly to be an order picker.

You might need:

• GCSEs in maths and English
• computer skills to use online sales systems and stock control scanners
• to do a short test at interview to check your practical skills

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:

• 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 use your initiative
• to be flexible and open to change
• maths knowledge
• knowledge of English language
• excellent verbal communication skills
• customer service skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to read English
• concentration skills
• the ability to work well with your hands
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• business management skills
• administration skills
• active listening skills
• leadership skills
• the ability to understand people’s reactions

What you'll do:

Order pickers find and check all the things on a customer's order and send them to be packed.

In this role you could:

• pick items to match the customer's order sheet
• use voice-activated picking machines and hand scanners
• check quality of items and put them in a trolley to be packed
• choose suitable replacements where items have sold out
• update customer records
• pack items if you work in a small warehouse or help customers if you work in a store

Location : You could work in a warehouse or at a store.
Environment : Your working environment may be physically demanding and cold.

Salary:

Starter : £14,000
Experienced : £23,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

37 - 40 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends on shifts

Career Path:

With experience you could:

• become a shift supervisor or move into managing a section
• become a warehouse manager
• do additional training to become a delivery driver or forklift driver