As the warehousing sector continues to face a persistent labour shortage, calls are growing for more inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. Pallet Trucks UK – a leading supplier of manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks, stackers and lift tables suggests that modern, ergonomic manual handling equipment can play a key role in making warehouse roles safer and more appealing to a wider workforce.
According to recent studies, women now account for around 34% of the UK’s warehouse workforce. While this is a marked improvement, with demand for logistics and fulfilment staff still outpacing supply the industry must do more to show that warehouse work no longer relies on sheer muscle power strength. Pallet Trucks UK believes the solution lies, in part, with equipment that does the heavy lifting – literally.
Ergonomically designed pallet trucks, lift tables and stackers reduce strain, minimise the risk of injury, and make handling heavy or bulky items manageable for everyone, regardless of physical prowess. These innovations not only help create a more inclusive working environment where women can thrive, but are vital for better health and safety standards for all workers.
Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Pallet Trucks UK, said, “Warehouse work has come a long way from the outdated image of back-breaking labour. With the right tools, such as well-built pallet trucks and scissor lift tables, the work is smarter, safer and more efficient.
“Good equipment removes physical barriers and opens the door for more people, especially women, to see warehousing as a viable and rewarding career. If a role still relies on raw strength to move heavy loads, it’s not just limiting: it’s unsafe and unsustainable, and the company is not giving its workers the right tools.”
As warehouses evolve to support e-commerce growth and faster delivery models, the demand for skilled and diverse talent has never been greater. Businesses investing in reliable, easy-to-operate manual handling equipment are not only improving productivity but also ensuring all team members can contribute without unnecessary physical strain.
Pallet Trucks UK champions the idea that inclusion and efficiency go hand in hand. By providing durable, user-friendly manual handling tools designed for all body types and strength levels, the company is helping reshape perceptions of what warehouse work looks like in 2025 – and proving that the right equipment can help bridge the gender gap while building safer, stronger teams for the future.
