Typical Warehouse Operative pay in the South East ranges around £10.50–£13.50 per hour, with higher rates for nights, weekends or roles needing FLT licences. In Andover, busy periods (Black Friday to New Year, summer sales) can mean extra hours and overtime opportunities. Many candidates progress from picker/packer to team leader, inventory controller, FLT driver or goods‑in specialist, and later into shift supervisor or warehouse coordinator. Jobwise data helps you compare rates, shifts and progression pathways, highlighting employers with strong pay practices and clear development routes.

• Core skills: accurate picking/packing, use of handheld scanners, basic PC/WMS literacy, safe manual handling, and teamwork.
• Desirable: Forklift (Counterbalance/Reach) licences, KPI tracking, goods‑in/out experience, stock counting and quality checks.
• Compliance: right to work in the UK, safety boots/PPE; some roles may require background or reference checks and manual handling training.
• Soft skills: reliability, timekeeping, communication, attention to detail, and ability to follow H&S procedures.
• Transferable skills: retail replenishment, delivery driving, production line work—jobwise’s AI can surface these from your CV to widen suitable matches.

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• Steady local logistics activity and seasonal peaks create regular openings and overtime potential.
• Good access to transport links supports shift work and commuting.
• With jobwise’s AI matching and alerts, you’ll see more suitable roles faster—reducing missed opportunities and improving interview hit‑rates.