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Warehouse workers make sure that
stock is stored in the right place and that the
correct items are packed and ready for collection
when needed. Warehouse managers are responsible
for the efficient running of the warehouse and
are in charge of the workforce.
General tasks include checking
and storing goods as they arrive, signing delivery
notes, packing goods, moving goods around a warehouse
by hand or with the aid of lifting gear or fork
lift trucks, stock-keeping, checking goods and
reporting any faults, loading goods, and ensuring
stored goods tally with stock records.
Warehouse managers' work involves
planning the delivery and storage of goods and
tracking stock levels. They organise the recruitment
and training of staff, draw up work schedules,
and are responsible for health and safety standards
and security.
Both workers and managers usually
work 37 to 40 hours a week, often on a shift system
with opportunities for overtime. Most warehouses
are light and airy. Some goods have to be stored
at low temperatures. The work involves lifting,
bending, stretching and carrying.
Salaries may range from £14,000
to £25,000 a year for a warehouse worker,
and between £22,000 and £50,000 a year
for a manager.
Warehouse workers need to:
- be physically fit and able to work quickly
- be able to cope with paperwork and keep records
on a computer
- be honest and reliable
- follow health and safety regulations.
Warehouse managers need to:
- have good numeracy and IT skills
- have good communication and management skills
- be able to plan and organise schedules and
work under pressure.
There are around 360,000 warehouse
workers and around 76,000 warehouse managers in
the UK. Employers include logistics and distribution
companies, supermarkets and High Street shops,
wholesalers, mail order companies, distribution
companies, manufacturers, government departments,
the NHS and the Armed Forces.
Call us for further details on 0800 542 2848
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