Consider a career in warehousing

There are several reasons to consider a career in warehousing, including:

• Job availability: The demand for skilled workers in warehousing is growing as
  e-commerce and online shopping continues to expand.
• Career advancement: Warehousing offers opportunities for career advancement, with potential to move up into supervisory or management roles.
• Variety of roles: Warehousing involves a variety of roles, including inventory management, logistics, shipping and receiving, and material handling, providing opportunities to find a role that fits your skills and interests.
• Job security: As long as industries rely on materials handling and transportation, there will be a need for skilled forklift operators.
• Skills development: Warehousing can provide opportunities to develop valuable skills, such as organization, time management, problem-solving, and teamwork.

A career in warehousing can offer job stability, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement and skills development.

The specific duties of a warehousing worker can vary depending on the employer and the specific job role, but some common responsibilities may include:

• Receiving and processing incoming stock and materials.
• Picking and filling orders from stock inventory.
• Packing and shipping orders to customers.
• Organising and maintaining inventory and storage areas.
• Operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment and tools in good condition.
• Performing regular inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Following safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

• You need to be a Waltham Forest resident
• You must be 19 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK
• You to be unemployed and in receipt of benefit

We are offering access to free training and support to develop a career in warehousing. You will be able to gain a Counterbalance and Reach Certificate (also known as a Forklift Truck Certificate). This is a qualification that certifies that an individual has been trained to operate a forklift truck.

The Warehousing Jobs Pathway is only available to residents living in Waltham Forest who:

• Are aged 19 or over.
• Are unemployed or economically inactive.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Are receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit benefits.
• Are committed to the training programme and are genuinely interested in working in the warehousing industry.