Order picker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Order pickers select the products for delivery that customers have chosen to buy online.

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  • Complete order receipts.  
  • Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.  
  • Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.  
  • Place merchandise on conveyors leading to wrapping areas.  
  • Keep records of out-going orders.  
  • Compute prices of items or groups of items.  
  • Requisition additional materials, supplies, and equipment.  
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Order pickers typically work around 30 to 32 hours per week.

As a Order picker you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical,
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    25,348 GBP *
    per year
    14,000 GBP
    23,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Order picker

    • 26,840 GBP
    • 24,171 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Order picker
    Average salary for full-time Order picker

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    • 10,649 GBP
    • 10,750 GBP
    • 10,300 GBP
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    • 24,171 GBP
    • 26,840 GBP
    Salary over time for Order picker

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 21,897 GBP
    • 22,321 GBP
    • 22,808 GBP
    • 23,506 GBP
    • 24,354 GBP
    • 25,038 GBP
    • 25,348 GBP
    • 25,587 GBP
    • 25,685 GBP
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    Future outlook for Order pickers

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    Balanced outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Order picker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 64% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 10% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 9% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

    You can apply directly for order picking jobs. Some employers may ask for GCSEs in maths and English, or you might have to do a short test at interview to check your practical skills.

    Computer skills will also be useful for using online sales systems and stock control scanners.


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    Functional Skills

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Order picker. Check that you know:
    1
    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
    2
    Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook
    3
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    4
    Inventory management software Inventory tracking software
    5
    Office suite software Microsoft Office
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    Functional Skills

    Things to highlight for your Order picker interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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