Asset and Procurement Assistant in Havant

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is delighted to have an opening for an Asset and Procurement Assistant to join our highly regarded Production Department. Working specifically in the Production Technical function, you will provide support to ensure operations run safely, efficiently and economically by administering the function’s inventory of existing and new plant assets within the works assets management system. We are looking for someone who is willing to develop and learn within this role. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a Business Administration qualification, which will be fully funded by the company.

What will you be doing?

• Assist the Production Asset and Procurement Administrators with their core duties.
• Provide asset inventory and procurement services to the Production Technical and Operations teams.
• Procurement of spares for planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Procurement of chemicals and consumables.
• Manage the asset database to ensure asset information is correct and relevant.
• Ensure the correct Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are assigned to planned work orders.
• Procure alternative parts and equipment for legacy and obsolete systems.
• Register new assets and update the asset database to ensure asset data is correct.
• Raise Purchase Orders, track the progress and ensure accuracy across systems.
• Ensure supplier costs on IFS database are up to date and accurate.
• Regularly review stock levels in the function of varying demand, including consignment stocks.
• Participate in stock takes as required.
• Control safety equipment issue processes.

What do you need?

• Adaptable with good attention to detail.
• Accountable for own actions with a willingness to collaborate with others, while developing and sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practice.
• Empathetic, self-aware, and comfortable with constructively challenging areas that could be improved.
• Systems based skills, open to learning new technology.
• Passionate about providing an excellent service to our customers and colleagues.
• Excellent planning, organisation and multitasking abilities.
• A to C grade or Level 4 or above GCSE English and Maths and ideally a Science based subject.
• Computer and smart phone literate.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Coshh awareness.
• Manual handling.
• Full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), ability to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and any other safety measures deemed necessary by Portsmouth Water Ltd in connection with driving.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways. 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 that 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. Please be aware that 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 may 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?

• Holidays Made Better: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• A Pension That Works for You: a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15%.
• Performance Pays Off: a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance.
• Family Comes First: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
• Social Events: all expenses covered summer and winter social events.
• Peace of Mind, Always: a life assurance scheme with a 4x salary lump sum benefit.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme; physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am‑10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), and the HealthHero app.
• PW Perks Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits such as: Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan and so much more!