Warehouse Operative

Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

What you’ll be doing
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 which are then prepared for despatch in line with agreed customer service levels. Operating on a 24/7, 365 days per year, the team provides warehousing, storage and distribution of materials and critical equipment across the entire business. Your main duties will include:

• Using SAP to ensure that stock levels in the distribution centres reflect real-time holdings
• Receiving, picking and packing materials
• Progressing goods in and goods out of areas of activity
• Updating stock records accordingly
• Safely and securely loading and unloading vehicles
• Providing support to the wider business during times of operational incidents
• Operating mechanical handling equipment in a safe manner
• Reporting vehicle defects and ensure that the defect is documented
• Ensuring the safe custody of Thames Water stock and equipment

Job Details

• £22,000 to £26,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Shift Pattern: 06.00am-14.00pm, 08.00am-16.00pm, 10.00am-18.00pm
• On-call rota: Monday-Sunday: On-call enhancement, call out charge and overtime paid
• Based at Slough but be willing to attend other distributions hubs when needed
• Full training and excellent wider benefits package

We’re looking for you to

• Have previous Warehouse experience
• Hold a full UK driving Licence and have your own transport
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written skills
• Possess basic computer skills, specifically Excel
• Be comfortable with manual handling, lifting up to 25Kgs

What’s in it for you?
Our Warehouse & Supply centres are a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days will be the same. You will be working with like-minded people who want to make a difference to our customers. We are committed to giving you great training and will make sure you are confident in helping customers.

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.

We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water

We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.