Warehouse Operator

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is seeking a Logistics Warehouse Operator for its Central Distribution Centre in Peterborough. This role entails managing warehouse operations, using mechanical handling equipment, and upholding safety protocols while offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Double match pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Logistic warehouse operations experience required.
• Forklift truck operator – either Reach truck or Counterbalance.
• Experience using IT led systems for order fulfilment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out core warehouse tasks as part of the Inbound, Outbound, or Evening team.
• Manage the safe offloading of supplier deliveries and goods receipt.
• Promote and uphold a strong health and safety culture across all operations.

Skills

Logistic warehouse operations experience

Forklift truck operation

Safe Manual Handling

Education

General warehouse qualifications (First aid, mechanical lifting, rack inspector, HAZMAT disposal)

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 25, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id R31922

Salary £31,000k

Permanent

37 Hours a week, working from 07:30 - 15:30

Peterborough Warehouse – Alwalton Hill

25 days annual leave, private healthcare, bonus, double match pension up to 6%

Join our dedicated team at Anglian Water's Central Distribution Centre (CDC) in Peterborough, where you'll play a key role in keeping our logistics network running smoothly.

As a Logistics Warehouse Operator, you’ll be responsible for a variety of warehouse fulfilment tasks including receiving inbound deliveries, accurately counting and storing stock, and preparing goods for outbound dispatch via HGVs. You’ll use SAP to manage stock movements, and complete physical tasks using a mix of manual handling (up to 20kg) and mechanical lifting equipment.

What will you be doing?

Daily Warehouse Operations

Carry out core warehouse tasks as part of the Inbound, Outbound, or Evening team.

Use handheld devices to log all stock movements in SAP.

Manage the safe offloading of supplier deliveries, goods receipt, stock returns, and rack inventory retrieval.

Ensure safe movement and storage of materials using MHE and banding equipment.

Maintain stock accuracy through regular checks and stocktaking activities.

Assist in vehicle movement coordination within the CDC and load HGVs in line with safety protocols.

Uphold 5S, hygiene, HAZMAT, and housekeeping standards.

Mechanical Handling Equipment Use

Operate Forklift Counterbalance and Reach Trucks safely and in accordance with procedures.

Use other MHE including gantries, electronic pump trucks, and pallet wrappers as required.

Safer Every Day – Health & Safety

Promote and uphold a strong health and safety culture across all operations.

Complete full H&S induction and adhere to all safety standards and procedures.

Carry out regular audits, report near misses, and contribute to continuous safety improvement.

Ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive and mandatory safety equipment requirements.

Emergency Cover

Provide 24-hour standby support for emergency logistics needs as part of an on-call rota, working with the duty manager.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

Full private healthcare with no excess

25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

A flexible working culture

Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%

Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary

Bonus Scheme

Lots of great discounts

Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell

An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family

What does it take to be a Logistics Warehouse Operator?

Logistic warehouse operations experience

Forklift truck operator – either Reach truck or Counterbalance

Experience using IT led (RF guns) systems for order fulfilment

Safe Manual Handling experience (up to 20kg individual lift)

SAP S/4 Enhanced Warehouse Management (EWM) experience – desirable

General warehouse qualifications (First aid, mechanical lifting, rack inspector, HAZMAT disposal) – desirable

Water material, food hygiene standards or Regulation 31 experience – desirable

Why apply for the position?

This is a great opportunity to join a vital part of Anglian Water’s supply chain operation and play a key role in ensuring materials are where they need to be—on time, every time. Based at our modern Central Distribution Centre in Peterborough, you’ll work as part of a supportive team in a well-organised, safety-focused environment.

Whether you’re experienced in warehouse operations or looking to build a career in logistics, we offer:

Stable, long-term employment with a respected and purpose-driven organisation.

Premium and competitive pay and benefits.

Ongoing training and development, including SAP and MHE certifications.

A strong commitment to health, safety, and employee wellbeing.

A chance to make a difference by supporting essential water services for millions of people.

Join us and become part of a team that values professionalism, safety, and teamwork—where your contribution truly matters.

time left to apply End Date: June 25, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

About Us

We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.

We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [e-mail] ’

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