We're making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
Portsmouth Water is looking for a motivated and reliable Logistics Operative to join their dynamic team
In this role, the successful candidate will take on a range of responsibilities, including accepting deliveries, distributing stock to staff and contractors, handling chemical and material deliveries to pumping stations, and managing site waste disposal. Additionally, the position involves operating a forklift, logging goods in and out both physically and within the ERP system, performing regular stock checks and replenishment, and overseeing hazardous gas and chemical deliveries. The candidate will also play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized stores environment while ensuring smooth logistics operations.
If you're ready to contribute to a high-performing team and take on a diverse set of responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you
What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering excellent customer service when dealing with internal and external customers
* Encourage proactive and effective communications to help develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers
* Promoting and demonstrating continuous improvements to procedures/processes/working practices to enhance the level of customer service delivery
* Ensure that all tasks are undertaken in an appropriate manner in line with the relevant policies and procedures/RAMS
* Adhere to all legislation involved in the storage and transportation of hazardous substances
* Ensure you meet with agreed Department KPI's and SLA's
* Ensure full compliance to all legislation involved in the storage and transportation of hazardous and other substances
* Working to, and assurance of, compliance with DWI regulation 31 for storage and handling of materials in contact with the water supply.
What do you need?
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
* Computer proficiency
* Literacy and numeracy competent
* Good organisational skills and able to switch from task to task
* Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including fitness for 'confined spaces'.
* Excellent time management and time keeping
* Flexible, proactive, and willing to take on a variety of tasks
* Effective communicator
* Team player
* Full clean UK driving licence
* Knowledge of water industry pipes, materials and tools including DWI regulation 31 compliance is desirable.
* Counterbalance forklift licence, trailer licence, ADR trained, confined space trained would be desirable
* EUSR National Water Hygiene Card, Track mounted crane (HIAB) operation desirable.
* Over 12 months experience in a stores/warehouse/logistic role would be desirable.
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways
, and that's why we're happy to consider
flexible working arrangements
. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications
so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please note,
the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are
eligible to live and work in the UK
.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive
, we're unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we'll usually be in touch
within 4 weeks
of receiving it.
What can Portsmouth Water offer you?
At Portsmouth Water, We Believe In Rewarding Our People. Here's Just a Taste Of What's Waiting For You When You Join The Team
Holidays Made Better
Enjoy
25 days of annual leave
,
plus bank holidays
, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
A Pension That Works for You
We'll help secure your future with a
generous pension scheme
, contributing
up to 15%
because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
Performance Pays Off
You could earn a
non-contractual bonus
of
up to 6% of your basic salary
, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.
Family Comes First
Whether you're welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we've got your back with
enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay
.
Peace of Mind, Always
Our
life assurance scheme
gives your loved ones extra security, with a
4x salary
lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Whether you need
confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7
through our Employee Assistance Programme, or
physical health support via our Virtual GP service
(available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the
HealthHero
app.
PW Perks Treat Yourself
Enjoy exclusive
discounts at thousands of retailers
, plus exciting benefits like:
* Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Cash Plan and so much more