Warehouse worker

Entry Requirements:

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

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Apprenticeship

Depending on where you work, you could do a:

• supply chain 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 a warehouse worker.

You might not need qualifications, but some employers may want you to have GCSEs at grade 4 (C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications. You might also need basic IT skills.

Required Skills:

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

Skills:

• the ability to work well with others
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to organise your time and workload
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to work well with your hands
• thinking and reasoning skills
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• active listening skills
• leadership skills
• knowledge of English language
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• a desire to help people
• customer service skills
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• physical fitness and endurance
• concentration skills
• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software

What you'll do:

Warehouse workers take delivery of goods and pack orders for dispatch.

In this role you could:

• take in deliveries and check for damaged or missing items
• use lifting equipment to move stock around the warehouse
• check stock levels and make sure items are stored correctly
• pack, wrap and load items to be dispatched
• clean the warehouse

Location : You could work in a warehouse.
Environment : Your working environment may be at height, physically demanding and outdoors some of the time.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.

Salary:

Starter : £16,000
Experienced : £24,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

35 - 40 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

Career Path:

With experience, you could become a team leader, shift supervisor or warehouse manager.

You could also move into quality control, freight planning or distribution.