Where to find warehousing jobs

Logistics are the driving force behind the industrial machine. Without a reliable distribution network, none of us would get our groceries, hospitals wouldn't receive their medical supplies and there would be no petrol to run our vehicles. If you want to work in this industry, how do you find warehousing and distribution jobs? Read on to find more.

Use the specialists

Finding good staff to fill warehouse careers isn't easy for an employer. They require commitment, hard work and flexibility to provide the best service to their clients. In order to get this, many of them advertise their logistics and warehouse vacancies with specialist industry employment agencies.
Thelogisticsjobsite.co.uk Thelogisticsjobsite.co.uk is one of the leading sites for warehousing jobs and has vacancies in all industries and at all levels. The search facility allows you to browse positions by geographic region to narrow down your options. Careersinlogistics.co.uk Careersinlogistics.co.uk is an extremely helpful site to visit as they have a wide range of "career tools" in addition to a large database of jobs they need to fill. The tools include links to training and development agencies, CV builders, legal advice and general tips for job seekers.

The mainstream approach

High-Street agencies Most High-Street agencies will have some warehouse work on their books. It may seem like hard work but it's well worth devoting a day or two to visiting all the employment agencies in your area with copies of your CV and a letter explaining who you are and what sort of job you're looking for.
Local papers
The local papers are always a good source for this type of work, as are the employment papers that publish on a weekly basis. Don't forget the national press either. The Guardian and Times, for example, have extensive vacancy sections in their printed and online formats. Warehousing, and management in particular, are becoming highly thought-of as career choices and many ads appear in these publications. The internet The internet is, of course, a fantastic resource for this type of thing. Take some time to create a professional-looking CV and then flood these sites with your details. Make sure that you follow this at regular intervals (and this means daily not weekly) to keep your name at the top of the list. Personal touch Finally, don't underestimate the power of the personal touch. Draw up a list of all the local distribution firms that you would like to work for, dress to impress, and visit them in person with a CV and bags of confidence. This method can be very successful and brings with it the benefit of working where you want to and not where you have to.