Warehouse Manager

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £40,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Warehouse Manager

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
working your way into the role
applying directly

College / University

You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:

logistics
supply chain management
transport management

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 equival

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed for this job. Relevant subjects include:

Level 3 Diploma in Warehousing and Storage
Level 5 Supply Chain Management

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

Apprenticeship

You could start by doing an advanced apprenticeship in warehousing and storage.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could move into this job after getting supervisory experience and qualifications in warehouse or distribution work.

You can apply directly for jobs if you've got management experience in warehousing or freight distribution.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

customer service skills
maths knowledge
knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
business management skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
leadership 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

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day activities may include:

working closely with clients, suppliers and transport companies
planning the delivery and dispatch of goods
monitoring and setting aside storage space
tracking stock levels using computer programs
making sure stock is stored correctly and safely, for example chemicals or food
planning work rotas for warehouse staff
organising recruitment and staff training

Working Environment

You could work in a warehouse or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

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

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

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

Further information

You can find out more about careers in warehousing from Skills for Logistics.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.