Shelf filler | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Shelf fillers put stock out on supermarket shelves and in display cabinets. They also remove out of date items and help customers.

  • Complete order receipts.
  • Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
  • Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
  • Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
  • Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
  • Examine
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Shelf fillers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Shelf filler you will typically work nights.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
18,593 GBP *
per year
14,000 GBP
19,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Shelf filler

  • 18,938 GBP
  • 17,991 GBP
Average salary for part-time Shelf filler
Average salary for full-time Shelf filler

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  • 10,405 GBP
  • 9,723 GBP
  • 11,481 GBP
  • 18,593 GBP
  • 17,991 GBP
  • 18,938 GBP
Salary over time for Shelf filler

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 16,358 GBP
  • 16,393 GBP
  • 16,501 GBP
  • 17,156 GBP
  • 17,664 GBP
  • 19,500 GBP
  • 18,593 GBP
  • 19,557 GBP
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Future outlook for Shelf fillers

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Balanced outlook
38 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Fair outlook
72% chance of automation in the future

Shelf filler - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

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

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Shelf filler.

You'll need:

  • 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
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • customer service skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can start by taking a college course like a Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge or Certificate in Retail Business, though this is not essential.


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Functional Skills

Things to highlight for your Shelf filler interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. 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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