Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Shift work can involve both early and late starts plus some weekends. Based in depots or warehouses, need to be aware of health and safety regulations, often on industrial estates. Call outs possible. Jobs are quite widely available Opportunities arise throughout the UK, commonly associated with motorways and rail, sea and air terminals. Lifestyle implications Stress levels can vary, sometimes depending on seasonal fluctuations.
Shift work can affect personal life.
Mobility increases opportunities for career progression. Travel Travel within a working day is occasional Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is uncommon Gender balance Number of female applicants is rising. Necessary skills include numeracy, logical thought and interpersonal skills. Management of people, technical skills and increasingly, language skills are useful. Some companies may prefer graduates but experience and personal qualities may compensate.