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Yard Person

Thames Water
Green Space & Land Management
Green Space & Land Management
£30,000/Year
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Description

Location
Crossness STW, Abbey Wood, East London

Hours
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
£30,000 to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills

About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Yard Person to work at our storage and distribution site at Crossness STW. You will play an important role within the Thames Water Inventory and Supply team, managing the storage and distribution of equipment, critical materials, field engineering parts, tools, and mobile plant. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean, safe, and tidy working environment within the yard; ensuring all plant, equipment, and materials are correctly stored, secured, maintained, and accounted for; and making sure all items are clearly labelled and readily available. You will engage with front-line operational teams to ensure stock is issued and returned according to process, dispose of waste in line with Thames Water's Waste Management procedures, and carry out regular monitoring and reporting including stock takes, inspections, and audits. Additionally, you will ensure all vehicles adhere to site safety and traffic management plans, record and report any Health & Safety discrepancies, and actively participate in team meetings to maintain safe working practices, promote site pride, and support continuous improvement processes.

Requirements

Experience
Experience in manual handling, stock control, depot and yard management is required. Forklift licence and/or Tele-handler qualification is desirable. Awareness of health and safety and experience working in a safety-critical environment is preferred.

About you
You should have good knowledge of safe operational practices, vehicle and equipment operation, and methods of loading and off-loading. You must be happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be committed to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Qualifications
While no specific qualifications are mandatory, possession of a forklift licence and/or Tele-handler qualification will be advantageous.

Expiry date: 18/12/2025
Yard Person
Company:
Thames Water
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
Job
Location:
London