Staff Lockers Guide: Choosing Lockers for Employees and Workplaces

Staff lockers provide secure storage for employees to store personal belongings, uniforms and work equipment during the working day. Many workplaces install lockers in staff changing rooms, break areas or employee facilities to improve organisation and convenience.

Choosing the right staff lockers helps create a more organised workplace while ensuring employees have a safe place to store their items.

Why Workplaces Use Staff Lockers

Staff lockers are commonly used in offices, warehouses, factories, hospitals and leisure facilities. They allow employees to store personal belongings safely while keeping workspaces tidy.

• Secure storage for personal belongings
• Space for uniforms and workwear
• Organisation of staff facilities
• Improved workplace hygiene in changing areas

Types of Staff Lockers

Different locker configurations are available depending on the storage needs of employees and the space available.

Locker Type	Best For
Single Tier Lockers	Uniforms, coats and larger items
Two Tier Lockers	Personal belongings and bags
Multi Tier Lockers	High capacity staff storage

Single tier lockers are often used where employees need to store clothing or work uniforms, while multi-tier lockers are useful where space is limited.

Choosing Locker Materials

Staff lockers are typically manufactured from durable materials designed for frequent use.

• Steel lockers for durability
• Laminate lockers for offices and premium environments
• Plastic lockers for wet or humid areas

Steel lockers remain one of the most popular options because they provide strong construction and long service life.

Locker Security and Lock Options

Locker security is important in staff areas. Different lock types can be used depending on how lockers are managed.

• Key locks for simple and reliable access
• Combination locks to remove the need for keys
• Digital locks for modern locker management systems

You can learn more about available locker locks for staff lockers.

Planning Staff Locker Areas

When installing staff lockers, it is important to ensure employees can access lockers easily and safely.

• Provide clear walkways between locker rows
• Allow space for locker doors to open fully
• Install lockers in well-lit staff areas

Staff Lockers from Total Locker Service

Total Locker Service supplies lockers suitable for workplaces across the UK, including offices, warehouses and industrial environments.

Explore our full range of lockers to find storage solutions for your staff facilities.

For more information about locker planning and design, see our complete lockers guide.