How to become an elementary storage supervisor
Official title: Elementary storage supervisors
Also called: Supervisor, Store supervisor, Stores supervisor, Despatch supervisor, Warehouse supervisor, Stock taker, Dock foreman, Quay foreman, Yard foreman, Depot foreman, Hatch foreman, Jetty foreman
Elementary storage supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of those working in warehouses, docks and other storage facilities.
Main tasks
- Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of warehouse or dock staff
- Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet the organisation’s requirements
- Liaises with managers and other senior staff to resolve operational problems
- Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet the organisation’s requirements
- Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters
How to become one
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants will normally have significant relevant work experience. NVQs/ in Warehousing and Storage are available at levels 1, 2 and 3.
Pay · Outlook
- Median full-time pay: £31,010 a year The middle half earn £26,982 to £35,957.
- About 45,700 people work in this job now, and about 44,000 are projected by 2035. (-3.7%)
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Questions people ask
How do I become an elementary storage supervisor?
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants will normally have significant relevant work experience. NVQs/ in Warehousing and Storage are available at levels 1, 2 and 3.
How much does an elementary storage supervisor earn in the UK?
Median full-time pay is £31,010 a year (Office for National Statistics). The middle half earn £26,982 to £35,957.
Is an elementary storage supervisor a growing career in the UK?
Employment is projected to fall 4% by 2035, from about 45,700 to about 44,000 people (Department for Education).
Do you need a degree to become an elementary storage supervisor?
Usually not. Only 13% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Population Survey: employment by occupation (April 2025 to March 2026), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions (2026-08-27 edition), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Department for Education: Skills Imperative 2035: employment projections by occupation (2021 to 2035 (Warwick IER / Cambridge Econometrics)), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14 (2025 provisional), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03