Warehouse Operative

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – Defined Contribution

24 days holiday increasing to 28

Medical assessments

Performance-related pay

Benefits hub

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Inventory Operator to join as a Warehouse Operative in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. You will provide safe custody and real-time visibility of stock, ensuring efficient delivery and collection across Thames Water locations.

The role involves operating equipment, SAP-based stock control, and maintaining accurate records on a 45-hour weekly rota. We offer a 32k salary, pension, holidays, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience required.
• Valid, full UK driving licence with own transport.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written skills.
• FLT licence is beneficial but not essential; training provided.
• Basic computer skills, specifically Excel.
• Be comfortable with manual handling, lifting up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Complete FLT training provided.
• Use SAP to maintain real-time inventory levels.
• Update stock records and ensure accurate receipts from Distribution Centres.
• Load and unload vehicles safely and securely.
• Manage daily receipts and returns against work orders.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure timely delivery/collection of stock and equipment.
• Ensure safe custody of Thames Water stock and equipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Driving licence

Excel

Tools

SAP

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 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 - Kidlington, Oxfordshire

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

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• 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 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
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required; overtime rate applies.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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.

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.

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Warehouse Operative

Company: Thames Water

Salary: £32,000 - £32,000

Hours: Full-time

Location: Kidlington, OX5 1QT

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Aug 2026

Closing date: 28 Aug 2026

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