WAREHOUSE & STORAGE
EXPLORE A CAREER IN WAREHOUSE & STORAGE
- Fulfil orders in a timely manner
- Manage the inventory
- Call couriers for pickups and returns
- Handle shipping duties
- Handling and packaging
Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Picker
Warehouse workers take delivery of goods and pack orders for dispatch.
Average salary (a year) - £17,000 to £27,000
Typical hours (a week) - 35 to 40
How to become a Human resources assistant?
You can get into this job through:
Apprenticeships
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:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, for an intermediate apprenticeship
To view apprenticeship vacancies click here.Direct Application
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.
Ideally you'll need knowledge or experience in the following:
- 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
- being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.
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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
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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.
Career Progression / Related Careers
- Office Administrator
- Team leader
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Warehouse Manager
- Warehouse Team leader
- Freight Planner
In Job Training
There are many training courses within the industry to help you build your career such as:
- Warehouse and Yard Layout
- Reducing stock, loss and shrinkage
- Managing and controlling stock
Download Our Training Road Map.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
HR manager, personnel manager, HR director
Human resources (HR) managers develop, deliver and manage HR policies and plans.
Average salary (a year) - £35,000 to £150,000
Typical hours (a week) - 37 to 39
How to become a Human resources assistant?
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- specialist courses run by professional bodies
College
You could do a college course like:
- Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
- Level 5 Diploma In Applied Human Resources
- Level 5 Diploma In Human Resource Management
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
University
You'll need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course in:
- Human resources management
- Psychology
- Business with languages
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course.
Apprenticeships
You can get into this role through a HR consultant or partner higher apprenticeship. Employers will set their own entry requirements.
To view apprenticeship vacancies click here.Work
You could start as an assistant in a human resources department and work your way up through training and promotion.
Some companies also have general management or human resources graduate training schemes.
Ideally you'll need knowledge or experience in the following:
- knowledge of human resources and employment law
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- leadership skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- business management skills
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- the ability to work well with others
- the ability to motivate and manage staff
- You will be expected to use a computer confidently as part of this job.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- leading an organisation’s HR team
- supporting managers in getting the best out of their staff
- planning staff policies
- designing and advising on company benefits packages
- training and developing staff
- handling complicated HR issues
- working to improve employee relations
- managing budgets
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You could work from home or in an office.
Career Progression / Related Careers
- Training Officer
- Training Manager
- Recruitment Consultant
In Job Training
There are many training courses within the industry to help you build your career such as:
- Managing sickness absence
- Parting ways and protecting your business interests
- Progressing an effective investigation
- Managing the disciplinary process
- Driving performance
Download our Training Road Map
LISTEN TO THEIR STORY
‘I started working at LBS when I was 16 years old, working out in the yard. Then moved to working on the trade counter in our head office, then worked as a stock controller. I do enjoy it. You have fun and there is banter going round between you and your colleagues, also customers.’ – Ben Davies
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- This career largely involves manual labour and combines both physical and technical working. But it is as fun and fulfilling as other jobs due to the team of people you work with.
- Earning vary depending on the company and how much responsibility you have but you can see an average salary of £17,000 for a Warehouse Worker and earn £25,000 for a Warehouse Manager
- You will usually need some GCSE’s, but these aren’t necessary. You will gain on the job training for the role and you can progress by doing an external Warehouse Training.
- There is definitely a chance to progress within this career. There are many different routes that you can take and it just depends on what you prefer doing and what your skills are.
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