Warehouse Operative

The Inventory Operations & Supply team provides warehousing, storage and distribution of materials and critical equipment across the entire business.
You 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.

We provide first-class professional delivery and collection services to meet agreed service levels and support the operational teams when facing customer/operational incidences. All duties are to be completed by transport legislation and working time directives.

What you will be doing as a Warehouse Operative

• Ensure that stock levels in the distribution centres reflect real-time holdings both on a physical and system basis.
• Receiving, picking and packing materials in line with operational KPIs.
• Progressing goods in and goods out areas of activity in line with operational KPIs.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded on time every time.
• Comply with stock management principles and governance.
• Provide support to the wider business during times of operational incidents.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and efficient handling of vehicles/FLTs in all respects, including the optimisation of fuel usage, and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Responsible for the security of the vehicle & load at all times.
• Ensure all company equipment is maintained, utilised and returned as required within operational processes to the transport office/depot daily.
• Report vehicle defects and ensure that the defect is documented.
• Comply with Driver’s regulations & Working Time Directive in line with the O license legalisation and company procedures.
• In addition to these duties, you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the needs of the business for example maintenance of mobile assets and clean & waste tanker driving activities, where appropriate training will be provided.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met within company and legal frameworks.

Location – Didcot Distribution Centre, OX11 7AW
Working Hours – 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

Please note that the internal job title for this role is Inventory Operative

What you should bring to the roThe requirement

• ent to hold a Full UK Driving Licence as this role involves a standby rota in the future.
• Warehouse or inventory management experience is essential.
• Basic numeracy and conversational English language.
• Holding a forklift truck license is desirable.
• Working knowledge of SAP Warehouse Management and RFID technology is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly Pay rate: £14.00 per hour.
• Expenses: Excluded.
• Location: Didcot.
• Length of assignment: 3 months.
• Required Start date: 06/01/2024
• Hours: 36 hours per week.

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.