Warehouse Manager

Also known as

Become a “hero of science"

These super-organised pros handle everything coming in and out of warehouses, stores, or factories. They need solid organisation, planning, and IT skills to keep track of stock, deliveries, and logistics (the movement of goods).

At a glance

What can you expect from this role?
Average salary per year
£23000
Starter
Experienced
£23000
£34000
Typical hours
40 to 42 a week
You could work evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
Flexible working hours?
Need a lab coat?
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What to expect

Day-to-day tasks

In this role you could:

  • work with clients, suppliers and transport companies
  • plan the delivery and dispatch of items
  • monitor stock levels and and set aside storage space
  • make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
  • plan work rotas and organise recruitment and training

Working environment

You could work in a warehouse or in an office.

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Career tips

You might have an advantage when looking for work if you've done forklift training.

Further information

You can find out more about working in warehousing from Generation Logistics.

Explore the different ways to get into this role

People in these types of job started their career paths after studying courses like the ones below.

University

You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like: logistics supply chain management transport…
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College

You can do a college course to get the skills you'll need to for an assistant or trainee warehouse manager…
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Apprenticeship

You can do a transport and warehouse operations supervisor advanced apprenticeship. Entry requirements To do this apprenticeship, you'll need: 5…
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Work

You could start as a team leader or assistant manager in a warehouse. You could then move into a warehouse…
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Discover the skills you need for this role

People in these types of job possess skills like the ones below.

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • business management skills
  • knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
  • maths knowledge
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • leadership skills
  • customer service skills
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • administration skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Career progression

Career progression opportunities include

With experience, you could be promoted to regional or national operations manager or director.

You could also move into supply chain management or freight transport.

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