Warehouse Operative

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Hampton, Crawley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is looking for a Warehouse Operative in Hampton to manage inventory, operate equipment safely, and assist in stock control. Candidates should have warehouse experience, a valid UK driving licence, and basic computer skills like Excel. This is a full-time position with benefits including up to £32,000 salary, holiday increase with service, and a contributory pension.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Performance-related pay plan

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Have previous warehouse experience.
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence and have your 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.

Responsibilities

• Operating mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Updating stock records and managing receipts.
• Loading and unloading vehicles securely.
• Ensuring timely delivery and collection of stock.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Full UK driving licence

Excellent numeracy skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Comfortable with manual handling

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job title Warehouse Operative Ref 43017 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Crawley - RH10 3NW, Hampton - TW12 2ES Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 45 hours per week Salary Offering up to £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job grade A Closing date 12/11/2025

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.

Essential criteria

• Have previous warehouse experience.
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence and have your 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.

Benefits

• Offering up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days per year, with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 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 well‑being.
• 45 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 07.00 am‑4.30 pm.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required; overtime rate applies.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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.