A Warehouse Operative is a very important job. The sector in the UK alone is worth $25.5bn and it’s showing no signs of slowing down! In fact, the size of the market grew more than 3% in the last year.
A Warehouse Operative is a vital piece in this logistics, manufacturing, and distribution puzzle. So maybe it’s time to think about becoming a Warehouse Operative?
What does a Warehouse Operative do?
Whether you’re based in a warehouse, retail store, or factory, you’ll have many duties. However, overall, the main purpose of your job is to keep items safe and make sure that they are delivered to customers on time.
This is what you can expect to be doing –
- Unloading and loading deliveries
- Checking for damaged goods
- Processing paperwork
- Safely storing stock
- Moving stock around using a forklift truck or pallet truck
- Picking and packing orders
- Keeping the storage area clean
You’ll also need to be aware of the health and safety requirements when working in such an area.
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How much does a Warehouse Operative get paid?
The current average salary for warehouse operatives in the UK is currently £11.50 per hour. However, you can earn more if you have an FLT license. After you have gained more experience, you can earn around £27,965 in a team leader role. Warehouse Managers earn considerably more than this. But even as an operative there are ways to earn more with overtime and shift allowance.
What are the working conditions like?
Firstly, let’s start with the working hours. In most cases you will work a 40-hour week. usually on a shift basis covering 5 to 7 days. However, overtime is sometimes available too.
Most modern warehouses are light and spacious. If you work in an area where special conditions must be maintained due to the goods stored, you may have to wear special clothing. Safety shoes are a must, but you may also need an insulated jacker or overalls.
What skills do I need?
For more Warehouse Operative roles, you don’t need any qualifications. This means that this role is open to all and can create a fantastic career path. What you will need are strong team work ethics and great communication skills. You’ll also need to be organised and physically fit to be able to move stock. And as most warehouses use stock management systems, some basic computer skills will go a long way.
How can I find a Warehouse Operative job?
This one is simple. Speak to one of our team at your nearest CSP branch. We have lots of opportunities in warehousing and we’ve been helping people like you to find the right fit for years! Let us show you how easy it can be to find a great job, with a great team and great pay. Get in touch today – www.cspgb.com.
