Warehouse Operative

Thames Water; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Operator to enhance their Inventory Operations and Supply Management team. This pivotal role involves ensuring the safe custody and real-time visibility of stock, operating mechanical handling equipment, and managing daily receipts. The ideal candidate will possess warehouse experience and a valid UK driving license, with training provided for FLT driving. Join a diverse and rewarding workplace that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance. Be part of a team that makes a difference every day, supporting millions of customers across the UK.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Flexible working arrangements

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and handling stock.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with SAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage inventory levels and update stock records in SAP.
• Ensure timely delivery and collection of equipment and stock.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Numeracy skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Manual handling

Basic computer skills

FLT driving

Education

Valid UK driving license

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an Inventory Operator to join Thames Water permanently. As a Warehouse Operative, you will be part of the Inventory Operations and Supply Management team and will be required to provide safe custody and real-time visibility of our stock holdings. You will ensure a first-class professional delivery and collection service across all Thames Water & Alliance locations of critical stock and equipment to support the operational teams when facing customer and operational incidences.
Internally, we refer to this role as an Inventory Operative.

What you’ll be doing as a Warehouse Operative

• Operating mechanical handling equipment in a safe manner.
• FLT driving, training will be provided.
• Using SAP to ensure that inventory levels reflect real-time holdings.
• Updating stock records accordingly.
• Safely and securely loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Managing daily receipts from Distribution Centres.
• Actioning returns against works orders.
• Maintaining good housekeeping throughout the site and stores.
• Ensuring equipment and critical stock are delivered and collected on time.
• Ensuring the safe custody of Thames Water stock and equipment.

We’re looking for you to

• Have previous warehouse experience.
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence and have your own transport.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal, and written skills.
• FLT licence is beneficial but not essential, training will be provided.
• Possess basic computer skills, specifically Excel.
• Be comfortable with manual handling, lifting to 25 kg.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
• 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 07.00 am-4.30 pm.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required, overtime rate applies.

Who are we?
We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It is a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values.
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you will enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
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.