Warehouse worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Warehouse workers take delivery of goods and pack orders for dispatch.

Typical task
Working hours
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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 and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on

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 and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment.
Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location, based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents to assess supply needs.
Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items for use by adjusting, repairing or assembling them, as necessary.
Determine sequence and release of back orders according to stock availability.
Confer with engineering and purchasing personnel and vendors regarding stock procurement and availability.
Purchase new or additional stock, or prepare documents that provide for such purchases.
Advise retail customers or internal users on the appropriateness of parts, supplies, or materials requested.

Average salary
23,752 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Warehouse worker

24,293 GBP
20,920 GBP

Average salary for part-time Warehouse worker

Average salary for full-time Warehouse worker

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12,668 GBP
11,943 GBP
13,178 GBP

23,752 GBP
20,920 GBP
24,293 GBP

Salary over time for Warehouse worker

Salary for this role has increased over time

19,858 GBP
20,312 GBP
20,832 GBP
21,487 GBP
22,535 GBP
23,053 GBP
23,752 GBP
24,889 GBP

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Future outlook for Warehouse workers

Very good outlook

533 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

3% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

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

In terms of people already doing this job:

70% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
17% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
7% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

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.

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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 Warehouse worker. Check that you know:

Data base user interface and query software Data entry software

Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Office suite software Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

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Functional Skills

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. 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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