Warehouse Operative

Thames Water; Ware; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water supplier in the UK is seeking an Inventory Operator to join their Inventory Operations and Supply Management team. You will be responsible for ensuring safe custody and real-time visibility of stock holdings while providing a professional delivery service. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse experience, hold a valid UK driving license, and possess good numeracy and communication skills. This role offers a salary of up to £33,000, generous holiday, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary up to £33,000

24 days annual leave (increased with service)

Contributory pension scheme

Medical assessments

Performance-related pay

Benefits hub with savings offers

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• A valid UK driving license and personal transport are essential.
• FLT licence is beneficial; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Use SAP to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Safely load and unload vehicles.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Excellent numeracy skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Basic computer skills (Excel)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Rye Meads STW, North London

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.

Benefits

• Offering up to £33,000 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.
• 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.
• 45 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required; overtime rate applies.

Company Overview

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.

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.

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.