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SOC 9249 Elementary administration and service occupations

Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

About this role

Elementary storage occupations perform basic warehouse and storage tasks including packing, sorting, loading and moving goods in distribution centres, warehouses and retail stock rooms.

Key responsibilities

  • Packing and sorting goods for storage or dispatch
  • Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
  • Moving stock within warehouses and storage areas
  • Maintaining storage areas in clean and orderly condition
  • Counting and checking stock during deliveries

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications required. Forklift truck (FLT) certification is valuable. Manual handling training standard. On-the-job training provided.

Career outlook

E-commerce growth maintains demand for warehouse operatives. FLT qualification significantly improves employment prospects and earnings.

Key skills

Physical fitness Manual handling Reliability Following instructions Teamwork

Common industries

  • Distribution centres
  • E-commerce fulfilment
  • Retail stock rooms
  • Manufacturing warehouses
  • Postal sorting offices

Data coverage

SOC code 9249
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2015–2025
Estimated jobs 6,000

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£10,426

Jobs (000s)

6k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +-14.2%Real growth: -18.9%