Warehouse Operative

Thames Water; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A key utility service provider in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure the accuracy of stock levels, manage inventory, and support logistics operations. The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving license and have experience in warehouse management. This role offers a pay rate of £12.60 per hour and a fixed-term contract of 3 months. Performance of operational duties aligns with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations with safety knowledge.
• Ability to manage stock and fulfill distribution duties.
• Experience with health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of stock levels in distribution centres.
• Receive, pick, and pack materials to meet KPIs.
• Comply with stock management principles.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Fork lift truck license

Warehouse and inventory management experience

Basic numeracy

Conversational English

Tools

SAP Warehouse Management

RFID technology

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Warehouse Operative to join our Renewals and Logistics team. The Inventory Operations & Supply team provides warehousing, storage and distribution of materials and critical equipment across the entire business. You will be required to provide safe custody and real time visibility of our stock holdings which are then prepared for despatch in line with agreed customer service levels.

We provide first class professional delivery and collection services in order to meet agreed service levels and support the operational teams when facing customer/operational incidences.

What you will be doing as a Warehouse Operative

• Ensure that stock levels in the distribution centres reflect real time holdings both on a physical and system basis.
• Receiving, picking and packing materials in line with operational KPIs.
• Progressing goods in and goods out areas of activity in line with operational KPIs.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded on time every time.
• Comply with stock management principles and governance.
• Provide support to the wider business during times of operational incidents.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and efficient handling of vehicles/FLTs in all respects, including the optimisation of fuel usage, cleanliness of vehicle.
• Responsible for the security of the vehicle & load at all times.
• Ensure all company equipment is maintained, utilised and returned as required within operational processes to the transport office/depot daily.
• Report vehicle defects and ensure that the defect is documented.
• Comply with Driver’s regulations & Working Time Directive in line with the O license legalisation and company procedures.
• In addition to these duties, you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the needs of the business for example maintenance of mobile assets and clean & waste tanker driving activities, where appropriate training will be provided.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met within company and legal frameworks.

Location

Location – Your base location will be Didcot, Oxfordshire.

Working Hours

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Fork lift truck license
• Warehouse and inventory management experience
• Basic numeracy and conversational English language
• Working knowledge of SAP Warehouse Management and RFID technology (preferable)
• Ideally hold class 2 licence & valid driver qualification card (desirable)

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly Pay rate: £12.60 per hour.
• Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire.
• Length of assignment: 3 months
• Required Start date: 17/11/2025.
• Hours: 36 hours per week.

Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life’s essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.