Which Lockers Are Right For My Business?

Ever thought about getting lockers for your business? It’s not the first thing you tend to think about but trust us, getting some can provide huge, potentially unconsidered benefits.

The first slightly obvious reason is that staff can keep their belongings safe. But it goes beyond this, they can help make spaces safer by removing items off the floor. Perfect for busy environments with lots of visitors or production lines which you need to keep clear of hazards for health and safety reasons. Lockers can also help your business run more efficiently. Clearing desks of clutter makes everything easier and speed up processes – ideal for teams who hot desk.

Tempted, but don’t know where to start? Here is our guide to selecting the right lockers for your business.

What is the best storage locker for my business?

Business lockers have moved on a lot since the old days of large, drab school lockers. You can now select from a vast range of configurations including the number of doors, locker size, internal storage space and even colour choice.

When choosing your lockers, it’s important to get the right number for their intended job. So, let’s break down the details for you and explain what key areas you need to consider.

Where will my locker go?

Standard metal lockers are suitable for most office workspaces and offer the greatest flexibility when configuring your design (they’re also very cost-effective). However, if you’re working in an industrial environment, you might want to opt for an extra-durable heavy-duty locker.

What about spaces prone to humidity or water, for example staff changing rooms that also have showers? For these spaces, we offer specialist leisure lockers that have been designed especially to withstand these specific conditions

If you’re locating the lockers in an area accessed by your customers, you might consider how they look. With Storage Direct, there’s no need to compromise on aesthetics when choosing your lockers. For that professional look, you can choose our lockers in a range of colours to match your company brand.

Short on space?

Don’t think you have enough space to squeeze in a locker? You’re wrong. Lockers come in a variety of widths, depths and heights to work in most spaces. A ‘standard’ locker size is usually around 450mm wide, but you can go right down to a slimline locker for the narrowest gap, ours come in at only 225mm wide! These can be a great way to make use of unused small areas of space while also keeping your environment neat and tidy.

Need more lockers for your growing team? Our three-quarter, half and quarter-height locker options can really maximise your space. We can even take things right down in size with our cube lockers that come in at only 300mm high by 300mm wide and 300mm deep!! These lockers link together so you can create a bespoke selection that perfectly fits into your space, even if it’s really small.

Who will use the locker?

This question really goes back to asking what items your employees or customers need to store. If it’s only for personal belongings, then opt for a full-height locker with say five doors – each shelf height is perfect for a handbag. Do you need to keep laptops secure? Go for a multidoor option which features a bank of thin shelves. With charging lockers available too, you can keep your tech secure while also ensuring it’s ready to use when you need it – perfect for offices and schools.

If your employees need to change into work clothes, say on a worksite, then you need a locker that can separate their clothing into two zones. One side is for hanging up their own clothes while the second for dirty garments and boots. We offer a variety of uniform/garment lockers exactly for this, so your business can keep running like clockwork.

You could even add storage benches at the base of the locker to hide away large kit bags!

Safety and security

What’s the best lock system for your locker? Our lockers tend to come as standard with a cam lock and two keys, but we do have a variety of other locks available. There are plenty of choices from the standard key entry, a combination lock and digital RFID locks that remove the need for a key. If customers access your lockers, you might want to consider a coin lock – perfect to create a little bit of extra revenue!

To maximise health and safety in the workplace select a locker with a sloping top which will prevent rubbish or unwanted items from collecting on the top. It’s also good to know that our lockers come with a hard-wearing, anti-microbial coating to prevent the spread of bacteria, ideal for healthcare environments and schools.

Fancy upgrading your business with some lockers but still unsure where to start? Get in touch and one of our storage gurus will help you find your dream locker solution.