Warehouse Operative

Medirest Signature; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join Thames Water. The role includes operating handling equipment, maintaining stock accuracy through SAP, and ensuring timely delivery of critical stock. Benefits include a competitive salary and various perks, contributing to a dynamic workplace committed to customer care.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Valid full UK driving licence and own transport needed.
• FLT licence is beneficial but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Update stock records and ensure effective inventory management.
• Load and unload vehicles securely.

Skills

Numeracy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Manual handling

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are looking for a Warehouse Operativeto join Thames Water permanently.

As 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 of critical stock and equipment to support the operational teams when facing customer and operational incidents.

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 loading and unloading 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 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 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 wellbeing.
• 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 07.00 am-4.30 pm.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required; overtime rate applies.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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.

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 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 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.