How to become a manager in storage and warehousing
Official title: Managers in storage and warehousing
Also called: Manager, Bond manager, Team manager, Yard manager, Cargo manager, Depot manager, Stock manager, Store manager, Cellar manager, Stores manager, Terminal manager, Contracts manager
Managers in storage and warehousing plan, organise, and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the safe and efficient receipt, storage and warehousing of goods and for the maintenance of stocks at an optimal level.
Main tasks
- Liaises with production, maintenance, sales and other departments to determine the materials and other items required for current and future production schedules and sales commitments
- Reviews, develops and implements stock control, handling and distribution policies to maximise use of space, money, labour and other resources
- Advises purchasing department on type, quality and quantity of goods required and dates by which they must be available
- Prepares reports on expenditure and advises on materials and parts standardisation, future stores and stock control policies
- Decides on storage conditions for particular items, allocates warehouse space and arranges for regular stock inspections to detect deterioration or damage
How to become one
Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications and/or with relevant experience. Entrants to management trainee schemes offered by larger companies will require GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a degree or other equivalent qualifications. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Professional and vocational qualifications covering a number of areas including supply chain and operations management are available at NVQ/SVQ levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Pay · Outlook
- Median full-time pay: £37,470 a year The middle half earn £30,022 to £45,338.
- About 91,400 people work in this job now, and about 105,700 are projected by 2035. (+15.6%)
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How do I become a manager in storage and warehousing?
Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications and/or with relevant experience. Entrants to management trainee schemes offered by larger companies will require GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a degree or other equivalent qualifications. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Professional and vocational qualifications covering a number of areas including supply chain and operations management are available at NVQ/SVQ levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
How much does a manager in storage and warehousing earn in the UK?
Median full-time pay is £37,470 a year (Office for National Statistics). The middle half earn £30,022 to £45,338.
Is a manager in storage and warehousing a growing career in the UK?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 16% by 2035, from about 91,400 to about 105,700 people (Department for Education).
Do you need a degree to become a manager in storage and warehousing?
Usually not. Only 16% 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