Warehouse Operative starting pay is good and overtime is an option

Like all career paths, the pay for warehouse work has a wide range. But as mentioned – warehouse operatives are always in demand and some large companies are willing to pay impressive hourly rates for the right hard-working staff.

The current (April 2023) UK National Minimum Wage for those aged 23+ is £10.42 per hour, so you should expect at least that. But we’re often seeing opportunities rising to £15 per hour.

Additionally, seasonal work is usually available during busier times (Christmas, Black Friday etc) – we’ve seen overtime rates up to £24 per hour!

Working patterns and shifts are often flexible

Because warehouse work doesn’t involve customer interaction, nearly all warehouses extend their hours far beyond traditional business hours. In fact, many of them are open 24/7.

A lot of the roles that come to us offer multiple shifts to choose from and you likely don’t have to work the same schedule every day if you don’t want to.

Shifts often include days, nights, weekdays, weekends – if you have prior commitments that take up some of your time, you could seek out a role that accommodates this.

Warehouse work keeps you moving and physically engaged

All warehouse positions require some kind of constant movement, whether you’re picking, loading, or packaging. This definitely gives you your workout for the day, so you always have an excuse for not going to the gym!

Besides keeping you physically fit, having a manual “always on the move” job is a great way to build your mental and emotional strength, as exercise is proven to boost your mood.

No experience is needed to start work as a Warehouse Operative

Working in a warehouse is a great choice for someone who has little to no work experience or is considering a career change.

To work in a warehouse position, you don’t need a specific skillset. In fact, most of the time, soft skills are one of the most important factor in the hiring process. For example, the ability to work independently once you’re trained and reliably showing up to work is what employers need to ensure a smooth operation.

To give you the hard skills needed to give you the edge in the interview process, Back2Work Complete Training offer the fully-funded industry-leading warehouse, logistics and supply chain training that employer are looking for.