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Warehouse manager
Warehouse managers plan and co-ordinate operations at distribution warehouses, large retail stores and factories.
Average salary (a year)
£23000
Starter
£34000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
40.0 to 42.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
on shifts
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; a college course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role; applying directly
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like
logistics, supply chain management, transport management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
College
You can do a college course to get the skills you'll need to for an assistant or trainee warehouse manager role.
You could do a Level 3 Diploma in Warehouse Operations or a Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Supply Chain Management.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
  • 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You can do a transport and warehouse operations supervisor advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work
You could start as a team leader or assistant manager in a warehouse.
You could then move into a warehouse manager role once you have experience and qualifications in warehouse or transport distribution.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got management experience in warehousing or transport distribution.
More Information
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.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
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
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
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.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
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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