Warehouse Operative - Afternoon Shift

Overview

Salary £31,000

Permanent

37 Hours a week, working from 3.30pm – 11.30pm

Peterborough Warehouse – Alwalton Hill

25 days annual leave, private healthcare, bonus, double match pension up to 6%

Join our dedicated afternoon shift team at Anglian Water\’s Central Distribution Centre (CDC) in Peterborough, where you\’ll play a key role in keeping our logistics network running smoothly.

As a Logistics Warehouse Operator, you\’ll be responsible for a variety of warehouse fulfilment tasks including receiving inbound deliveries, accurately counting and storing stock, and preparing goods for outbound dispatch via HGVs. You\’ll use SAP to manage stock movements, and complete physical tasks using a mix of manual handling (up to 20kg) and mechanical lifting equipment.

What will you be doing?

Daily Warehouse Operations

• Carry out core warehouse tasks as part of the Inbound, Outbound, or Evening team.
• Use handheld devices to log all stock movements in SAP.
• Manage the safe offloading of supplier deliveries, goods receipt, stock returns, and rack inventory retrieval.
• Ensure safe movement and storage of materials using MHE and banding equipment.
• Maintain stock accuracy through regular checks and stocktaking activities.
• Assist in vehicle movement coordination within the CDC and load HGVs in line with safety protocols.
• Uphold 5S, hygiene, HAZMAT, and housekeeping standards.

Mechanical Handling Equipment Use

• Operate Forklift Counterbalance and Reach Trucks safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Use other MHE including gantries, electronic pump trucks, and pallet wrappers as required.

Safer Every Day – Health & Safety

• Promote and uphold a strong health and safety culture across all operations.
• Complete full H&S induction and adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
• Carry out regular audits, report near misses, and contribute to continuous safety improvement.
• Ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive and mandatory safety equipment requirements.

Emergency Cover

• Provide 24-hour standby support for emergency logistics needs as part of an on-call rota, working with the duty manager.

As a valued employee, you\’ll be entitled to:

• Full private healthcare with no excess
• 25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
• A flexible working culture
• Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%
• Life Assurance at eight times your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Lots of great discounts

What does it take to be a Logistics Warehouse Operator?

• Logistic warehouse operations experience
• Forklift truck operator – either Reach truck or Counterbalance
• Experience using IT led (RF guns) systems for order fulfilment
• Safe Manual Handling experience (up to 20kg individual lift)
• SAP S/4 Enhanced Warehouse Management (EWM) experience – desirable
• General warehouse qualifications (First aid, mechanical lifting, rack inspector, HAZMAT disposal) – desirable
• Water material, food hygiene standards or Regulation 31 experience – desirable

Why apply for the position?

This is a great opportunity to join a vital part of Anglian Water\’s supply chain operation and play a key role in ensuring materials are where they need to be-on time, every time. Based at our modern Central Distribution Centre in Peterborough, you\’ll work as part of a supportive team in a well-organised, safety-focused environment.

Whether you\’re experienced in warehouse operations or looking to build a career in logistics, we offer:

• Stable, long-term employment with a respected and purpose-driven organisation.
• Premium and competitive pay and benefits.
• Ongoing training and development, including SAP and MHE certifications.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and employee wellbeing.
• A chance to make a difference by supporting essential water services for millions of people.

Join us and become part of a team that values professionalism, safety, and teamwork-where your contribution truly matters.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance. Candidates must be willing to undergo testing prior to employment and may be subject to random testing throughout their employment.

Closing date: 31/10/2025

Interviews week commencing 10th November

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