Location
Kidlington Depot, OX5 1QT

Hours
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
Competitive salary from £31,500 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 in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. You will play an important role within the Thames Water Inventory and Supply team, who manage 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 the issuing and returning of Thames Water stock follows our process. You will also be responsible for waste disposal in accordance with Thames Water's Waste Management process, carrying out regular monitoring and reporting including stock takes, inspections, and audits on a weekly and monthly basis. Ensuring all vehicles within the yard and depot adhere to the agreed Thames Water site safety and traffic management plan is essential, as is recording and reporting any Health & Safety discrepancies. You will be expected to engage in team meetings, maintain safe working practices, work towards achieving site pride, and contribute to continuous improvement processes.

What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary starting from £31,500 per annum, depending on experience and skills. 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays). Performance-related pay plan linked directly to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to a wide range of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance. Please note different terms and conditions apply if on secondment.

Who are we?
We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. Our mission is to build a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate and skilled individuals committed to making a difference and helping us achieve our long-term goals. Thames Water offers a unique, rewarding, and diverse workplace with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. Join us to make a daily difference to millions of lives while protecting the world’s water for future generations.

Why choose us?
We are committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and provide support throughout the recruitment process, including adjustments if needed. As part of Team Thames, you can also volunteer to support customers on the frontline as an ambassador, receiving full training and gaining valuable experience and insight into our business.

Experience
Experience in manual handling, stock control, depot and yard management. Forklift licence and/or Tele-handler qualification is desirable. Awareness of health and safety and experience working in environments where safety is a priority. Good knowledge of safe operational practices, vehicle and equipment operation, and loading/off-loading methods.

About you
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work well within a team environment.

Qualifications
Forklift licence and/or Tele-handler qualification is desirable but not essential.