Warehouse Operative

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Medical assessments

Performance pay

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited seeks an Inventory Operator (Warehouse Operative) to join the Inventory Operations and Supply Management team at Rye Meads. You will provide safe custody and real-time visibility of stock, ensuring timely delivery and collection of critical items across Thames Water locations.

The role is 45 hours per week on a rotating Monday–Friday schedule. You should have warehouse experience, a valid UK driving licence, and good numeracy, with SAP and Excel familiarity.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Strong numeracy and written/verbal communication skills.
• Able to operate safely in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Maintain real-time stock records using SAP and Excel.
• Load/unload vehicles and manage daily receipts.

Skills

Warehouse experience

UK driving licence

Numeracy

Verbal communication

Manual handling

Tools

SAP

Excel

Forklift licence

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. You 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 for critical stock and equipment, supporting operational teams during customer and operational incidents.

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 load and unload vehicles.
• Managing daily receipts from Distribution Centres.
• Actioning returns against work 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.

Location - Rye Meads

45 hours per week, Monday-Friday on a rota basis

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.

We're 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's 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 two days are the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we're here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.

Offering up to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.

• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days per year, with 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.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets