Warehouse Operative in Wakefield

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, £26,058 to £32,067
• Annual incentive related bonus – £1,000 maximum
• Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year
• Attractive pension scheme – up to 12% company contribution
• Development opportunities in line with the Warehouse Operative progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Work type: Permanent. You’ll be working 37 hours per week. Out of hours, weekend working, and bank holidays will be worked as part of a structured stand‑by rota. Once fully trained you will be assessed for working on your own and you will be required to participate in an out of hours standby rota which will include evenings, weekends, and overnight callouts.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join the Warehouse team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. For us it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Asset Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in: As a Warehouse Operative within Yorkshire Water, you will be responsible for the coordination of consignments and maintenance packs for onward delivery to site and be expected to understand stock levels of maintenance parts and critical spares to ensure economic levels are maintained. In this role, you’ll demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for Yorkshire Water that rigorously achieves against demanding competitive industry benchmarks.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate financial awareness when making day-to-day business decisions and be responsible for the support of the coordinated output of the logistics team. You’ll work closely with the Warehouse Team Leader and the Warehouse Coordinator providing general administrative support where required as well as training and developing new starters.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Full UK driving licence & Forklift Truck driving licence
• Technical understanding of all asset specifications, particularly pumps
• Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and then developing ways to deliver the outputs
• To develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• To influence and drive the right culture and behaviours
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours
• Comprehensive knowledge of stock management system and SAP
• To take ownership of area in terms of supporting and advocating a safe working environment by implementing and adhering to health and safety procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Influencing and negotiating ability to be demonstrated internally and externally
• Good working knowledge of YW corporate systems
• The ability to work flexibly and deliver results
• To be highly motivated and with a clearly demonstrated ability to use own initiative and deal with events and the unforeseen

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience of delivering against challenging business targets
• Previous experience gained within a logistics environment
• Ability to participate in leading team meetings, delivering updates and training where required

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you’ve got experience in Logistics and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a third‑party company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. No agencies please.