9251 Elementary storage supervisors
Unit group 9251 in the ONS Standard Occupational Classification 2020, with the line the Appendix Skilled Occupations gives it. Not immigration advice.
In short
- ONS unit group 9251, in minor group 925 (Elementary storage occupations) and major group 9 (Elementary occupations).
- Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Not on the list: Table 6.
- Going rate as the tables print it:
What the ONS says
Description
Elementary storage supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of those working in warehouses, docks and other storage facilities.
Typical entry routes
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants will normally have significant relevant work experience. NVQs/ in Warehousing and Storage are available at levels 1, 2 and 3.
Tasks
- directly supervises and coordinates the activities of warehouse or dock staff
- establishes and monitors work schedules to meet the organisation’s requirements
- liaises with managers and other senior staff to resolve operational problems
- determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet the organisation’s requirements
- reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters
Related job titles
- Despatch supervisor
- Foreman (docks)
- Warehouse supervisor
- Yard foreman (auctioneers)
What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says
The Appendix lists this code in the table below, with the table’s own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.
Table 6: SOC 2020 occupation codes which are not eligible for the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility or Scale-up routes
- SOC 2020 occupation code
- 9251 Elementary storage supervisors
- Examples of related job titles (non-exhaustive)
- Despatch supervisor
- Foreman (docks)
- Warehouse supervisor
- Yard foreman (auctioneers)
Other unit groups in minor group 925
Sources
Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.
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