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Warehouse Operative

Thames Water
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£32,000.0/Year
Job, Entry Level
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Description

Location
Crawley

Hours
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a rota basis. Standby and occasional Saturdays may be required; overtime rate applies.

Salary
Up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills

About the Role
As a Warehouse Operative at Thames Water, you will be part of the Inventory Operations and Supply Management team, responsible for the safe custody and real-time visibility of stock holdings. You will ensure a professional delivery and collection service across all Thames Water and Alliance locations, supporting operational teams during customer and operational incidents. Your duties will include operating mechanical handling equipment safely (FLT training provided), using SAP to maintain accurate inventory records, loading and unloading vehicles securely, managing daily receipts from Distribution Centres, actioning returns against work orders, maintaining good housekeeping throughout the site and stores, and ensuring timely delivery and collection of equipment and critical stock.

About Thames Water
We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Working at Thames Water offers meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. Join us to make a daily difference while helping to protect water resources for future generations.

Requirements

Experience
Previous warehouse experience is essential.

About you
- Hold a valid, full UK driving licence and have your own transport.
- Excellent numeracy, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Comfortable with manual handling and lifting up to 25 kg.
- Basic computer skills, specifically in Excel.
- FLT licence is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this role; however, relevant experience and a positive attitude are important.

Expiry date: 14/08/2026
Warehouse Operative
Company:
Thames Water
Salary:
£32,000.0
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Crawley