Warehouse Operative Apprentice

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.

What you'll be doing as a Warehouse Operative Apprentice:

• Play a key role in warehouse operations, from unloading and storing goods to picking and preparing orders for shipment.


• Work closely with teams in both small hubs and fast-paced warehouses to keep operations running smoothly.


• Handle, pick, and pack materials safely and accurately to ensure perfect delivery.


• Gain insight into Thames Water’s end-to-end supply chain, including warehouse systems, suppliers, and transport operations.

Where you’ll work:

Location: Kidlington (TVHC)

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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Learn more about our purpose and values

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.

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.

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.

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.