Typical pay for Warehouse Operatives ranges from £11.00–£14.00 per hour in the UK, with Andover rates influenced by shift patterns, overtime, and employer size. Night shifts and weekends often attract premiums. Standard Full-Time patterns are 37.5– Forty‑eight hours per week across rotating or fixed shifts, with overtime during seasonal peaks (e.g., e‑commerce surges). Career paths often progress to Senior Operative, Team Leader, Shift Supervisor, Inventory Controller, FLT Driver (Reach/Counterbalance), or into planning and logistics coordination. Jobwise aggregates real‑time salary data so you can pinpoint higher‑paying employers and roles aligned to your experience.

• Accuracy in picking/packing, stock control, and use of handheld scanners and WMS.
• Health & safety awareness, manual handling best practice, and safe use of pallet trucks.
• Reliability, teamwork, communication, and time management under KPIs.
• Desirable: RTITB/ITSSAR Counterbalance or Reach Truck licences; first aid; basic IT.
• Occasional requirements: DBS checks (sector‑dependent), PPE, and induction training.
• Transferable skills: attention to detail, problem solving, customer focus—jobwise’s AI highlights these from your CV to widen your matching pool.

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• Consistent hours and income with clear shift structures and overtime options.
• Local demand from distribution and light manufacturing supports steady hiring.
• Jobwise’s AI ensures you won’t miss roles that fit your skills, shifts, and commute.