Logistics Operative

Portsmouth Water Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water utility is looking for a Logistics Operative in Havant. The successful candidate will manage deliveries, maintain safe operations, and handle logistics tasks efficiently. Candidates should have experience in logistics, a full UK driving licence, and excellent organisational skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Non-contractual bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Exclusive retailer discounts

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in a stores/warehouse/logistics role is desirable.
• Knowledge of water industry pipes and materials preferred.
• ADR trained and confined space trained would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with DWI regulations.
• Manage logistics operations while maintaining a safe storage environment.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Organisational skills

Effective communicator

Team player

Time management

Education

Full clean UK driving licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Overview

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. The position also 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 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!

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
• Portsmouth Water is looking for a motivated and reliable Logistics Operative to join their dynamic team
• 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’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future
• 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

Additional information

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. 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 8am-10pm, 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 more.