Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship - Didcot

Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship - Didcot

Ready to kick-start your warehousing career?

Join Thames Water as a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while working towards a Level 2 qualification, building practical skills that support essential services and a long-term career in logistics.

As an apprentice, you’ll learn by doing as part of our renewal and logistics team, with support at every step. You’ll develop practical skills by:

• Playing a key role in warehouse operations, from unloading and storing goods to picking and preparing orders for shipment.
• Working closely with teams in both small hubs and fast-paced warehouses to keep operations running smoothly.
• Safely and accurately handling, picking, and packing materials to ensure perfect delivery.
• Gaining insight into Thames Water’s end-to-end supply chain, including warehouse systems, suppliers, and transport operations.

Where you’ll work:

• Location: Didcot
• Hours: 38 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day.
• Start date: May 2026.

Training and qualification:

You’ll train with TRS Training Limited, receiving monthly workplace visits from a trainer-assessor and ongoing off-site support to develop your skills and track your progress.

Qualification achieved:Supply chain warehouse operative Level 2 standard.

Duration:Permanent contract with a 12-15 month structured programme.

What you should bring to the role:

• Level 1 English and Maths (Functional Skills) or GCSE grade 1–3 (D–G) or above
• Full UK clean driving license.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent salary: £22,500 per annum.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Work towards completing Level 2 English and Maths during the programme.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

How to apply

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