At a Glance
- Tasks: Support asset management and procurement for safe and efficient operations.
- Company: Join Portsmouth Water, making a difference in water sustainability.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, generous pension, bonuses, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while contributing to essential water services.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English, Maths, and ideally Science; adaptable and detail-oriented.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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, the Asset and Procurement Assistant 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? Key Responsibilities
- 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 asset database to ensure asset data is correct
- Raise Purchase Orders, tracking the progress and ensuring accuracy across systems
- Ensure supplier costs on IFS database are up to date and accurate
- Regular review of 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? Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
- 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 with others
- 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
The successful applicant will be required to have a full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), will have to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and additionally 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, 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 be aware, 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?
- Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
- We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
- You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance.
- 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.
- All expenses covered summer and winter social events.
- Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
- 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 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year) and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Asset and Procurement Assistant in Portsmouth employer: Portsmouth Water
Portsmouth Water is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and well-being, offering a fully funded Business Administration qualification for the Asset and Procurement Assistant role. With a strong commitment to work-life balance, generous annual leave, and comprehensive benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing support, Portsmouth Water fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where every team member can thrive and contribute to a vital mission of ensuring water sustainability for future generations.
