What is the typical salary for a Warehouse Operative in the UK?

Based on 75 current UK Warehouse Operative vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £30,000 per year, with a median of £26,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Warehouse Operative jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Warehouse Operative staff are Swadlincote, Nottingham, Reading, Northampton, Middlewich.

Warehouse Operative Jobs

Q: How many Warehouse Operative jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 2K live Warehouse Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 2K live Warehouse Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Part of our Logistics jobs sector.

Warehouse Operatives handle goods inwards, picking, packing and dispatching across warehouses and distribution centres. Most positions are entry-level, with on-site training. Forklift or reach-truck licences (counterbalance, PPT) lift earnings noticeably. Shift work is common, including nights and weekends.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Warehouse Operative salary in the UK

£25,000 – £30,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 75 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£26,000

Median pay

Per year

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Warehouse Operative listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Warehouse Operatives right now

Warehouse Operative in Swadlincote Warehouse Operative in Nottingham Warehouse Operative in Reading Warehouse Operative in Northampton Warehouse Operative in Middlewich

Warehouse Supervisor

Portfolio

GU35, Bordon, Hampshire Permanent £32000 - £35000/annum

We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to help manage a large team of Warehouse Operatives and Agency Workers. The Warehouse...

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Warehouse Coordinator

Aligra Personnel Ltd

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Temporary £14.40/hour

10 applied

We're recruiting a proactive Warehouse Coordinator to join our operation in a key, client supported role. You'll be the central...

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Warehouse Operative | Power the Operation

Motor Parts Direct LTD

Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Permanent £12.71/hour

10 applied

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative at our Bracknell branch to keep operations running smoothly. From managing stock to...

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Production Operative

Meridian Business Support

Bridgwater Permanent £32774/annum

10 applied

We are looking for a driven Production Operative to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing...

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Casual Warehouse Operative/Driver| Power the Operation

Motor Parts Direct LTD

Maidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Temporary £14.29/hour

10 applied

We are looking for a Casual Warehouse Operative/Driver at our Maidenhead CSD branch to keep operations running smoothly. From...

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Production Operative

Acorn by Synergie

Knowsley, Merseyside Temporary £12.92 - £13.62/hour

10 applied

Production Operative | Food Production Operative | Manufacturing Operative | Packing Operative. Knowsley, L34 | £12.92-£13.62...

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FLT Operative

Staffline

Wrexham Temporary £13.65 - £22.08/hour

Great opportunity to work as an FLT Operative for our client, a professional yet friendly company who specialises in making and...

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Warehouse Administrator

Gap Personnel

DE74, Kegworth, Leicestershire Temporary £13.83/hour

10 applied

Warehouse Administrator / Stock Controller. Location: Kegworth, Derby. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Pay Rate:...

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