Warehouse Operative

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thames Water as a Warehouse Operative in Kidlington, where you'll ensure the safe management and delivery of inventory. This full-time role offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team supporting essential water operations in the UK. You'll receive training and benefits, including up to £32,000 salary and 24 to 28 days holiday.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid full UK driving licence required.
• FLT licence beneficial but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Manage delivery and collection of stock.
• Use SAP for inventory management.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Numeracy skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job title Warehouse Operative Ref 40358 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Kidlington - OX5 1QT 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 13/06/2025

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 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.

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 up 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 days per year, 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 well-being.
• 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 07.00 am-4.30 pm.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required; overtime rate applies.

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.

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’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

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 . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.