Warehouse Operative

Pertemps; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water and wastewater company as an Inventory Operator in Kidlington. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe custody and visibility of stock, managing daily receipts, and efficiently using SAP. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including holiday enhancements, pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Contributory pension up to 12%

Annual personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme and offers

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Valid UK driving license and own transport necessary.
• Comfortable manually handling up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Maintain real-time inventory levels using SAP.
• Deliver and collect equipment and stock on time.

Skills

Numeracy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Manual handling

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, responsible for providing safe custody and real-time visibility of stock holdings. You will ensure professional delivery and collection of critical stock and equipment across Thames Water & Alliance locations to support operational teams during incidents.

Responsibilities as a Warehouse Operative:

1. Operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
2. Receive FLT driving training (training provided).
3. Use SAP to reflect real-time inventory levels.
4. Update stock records.
5. Load and unload vehicles securely.
6. Manage daily receipts from Distribution Centres.
7. Process returns against work orders.
8. Maintain good housekeeping on-site.
9. Deliver and collect equipment and stock on time.
10. Ensure safe custody of stock and equipment.

Candidate requirements:

1. Previous warehouse experience.
2. Valid UK driving license and own transport.
3. Good numeracy, verbal, and written skills.
4. FLT license is beneficial but not essential; training provided.
5. Basic computer skills, including Excel.
6. Comfortable manual handling up to 25 kg.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension (up to 12%).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Wider benefits scheme and offers.
• Working hours: 45 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 07:00-16:30; occasional Saturdays with overtime.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

About Thames Water:

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, supporting communities, people, and the planet. We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our employees’ growth.

Join us to make a difference, enjoy career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We value passion and a desire to improve, and we welcome applications from everyone. Support is available throughout the recruitment process to remove barriers to success.

In times of crisis, we rally together to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you may have opportunities to serve as an ambassador, with full training provided.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close early. We encourage early applications.