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SOC 9251 Elementary administration and service occupations

Elementary storage supervisors Salary

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About this role

Elementary storage supervisors receive, store, pick, pack and dispatch goods in warehouse and distribution environments. They use manual handling techniques and equipment such as pallet trucks and fork-lift trucks to move stock efficiently and accurately.

Key responsibilities

  • Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods
  • Picking and packing orders accurately
  • Loading and unloading vehicles
  • Operating warehouse equipment (pallet trucks, FLTs)
  • Maintaining stock records and warehouse tidiness

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications are always required, though fork-lift truck (FLT) certification is valuable and often required. Manual handling training is standard.

Career outlook

Entry-level roles with opportunities for progression through experience, additional training and skills development. Apprenticeships offer structured routes into skilled occupations.

Key skills

Physical fitness Accuracy Forklift operation Team working Reliability

Common industries

  • Logistics and distribution
  • E-commerce
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Third-party logistics

Data coverage

SOC code 9251
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available

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