Yard Person

The Thames Water Inventory and Supply team are the custodians of network & critical materials, field engineering parts & tools and mobile plant which are managed through our distribution centres, strategic distribution hubs and depots.  Operating on a 24/7 -365 basis to provide real time distribution and equipment service to support the Thames Water businesses in meeting our service commitments.

What you will be doing as a Yard Person

• Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy working environment within the yard
• Ensure that all plant, equipment, and materials are correctly stored, secured, maintained, and accounted for at all times
• Ensure that all plant, equipment, barriers/signing & guarding (S&G) and materials are clearly labelled and readily available for issuing out to the front-line operational teams
• Engaging with the front-line operational teams to ensure that the issuing / returning of Thames Water stock is in accordance with Thames Water Inventory & Supply Chain process
• All waste is disposed of in accordance with Thames Waters Waste Management process
• Carry out regular monitoring and reporting (including stock take, inspections and audits) on a weekly and monthly basis highlighting risk, and progress actions to address
• Ensure that all vehicles within the yard and depot adhere to agreed Thames Water site safety and traffic management plan, and record /report any discrepancies using Health and Safety reporting system
• To engage and be part of team meetings, to maintain safe working practices, work towards achieving site pride and develop continuous improvement processes

Location – Kidlington Depot
Working Hours – 45 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in stock control / depot & yard management
• Forklift licence/Tele handler qualification (not compulsory)
• Awareness of health safety and environment legislation
• Organisational and planning skills
• Good knowledge of safe operational practice operation of vehicles and equipment and methods of loading and off-loading

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £28,200 to £30,000 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
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

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.

The 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 a 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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.