Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Live listings typically advertise £13 to £13.75 an hour. See the full Warehouse Operative salary guide.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage L249 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing L211 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles L29 courses
- Introduction to Warehousing (Level 1) L19 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles L28 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage L17 courses
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a team leader, shift supervisor or warehouse manager. You could also move into: quality control, freight planning and distribution and delivery.
Courses for this career
See free Warehouse Operative courses
Level 1
- Introduction to Warehousing (Level 1) L19 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage L17 courses
- Level 1 Warehousing and Storage Certificate L12 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage L11 course
- Level 1 Certificate in Transport and Logistics Skills L11 course
Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage L249 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing L211 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles L29 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles L28 courses
- Forklift Truck Operator Certificate (Level 2) L26 courses