Logistics Operative

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK water utility company is seeking a motivated Logistics Operative to manage deliveries and stock in Havant. The role includes operating a forklift, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent service to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a clean UK driving licence and have prior experience in logistics. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Performance bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

25/7 wellbeing support

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in a stores/warehouse/logistic role desirable.
• Knowledge of water industry pipes and DWI regulation 31 compliance is desirable.
• ADR trained and confined space training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing deliveries and stock distribution.
• Operating a forklift and logging goods in ERP systems.
• Maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Literacy and numeracy competence

Good organizational skills

Excellent time management

Team player

Effective communicator

Physical fitness for confined spaces

Education

Counterbalance forklift licence

Full clean UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

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. The candidate will also operate a forklift, log goods in and out both physically and within the ERP system, perform regular stock checks and replenishment, and oversee hazardous gas and chemical deliveries. The role involves 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?

• Delivering excellent customer service when dealing with internal and external customers
• Encouraging proactive and effective communications to help develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers
• Promoting and demonstrating continuous improvements to procedures, processes and working practices to enhance the level of customer service delivery
• Ensuring that all tasks are undertaken in an appropriate manner in line with the relevant policies and procedures/RAMS
• Adhering to all legislation involved in the storage and transportation of hazardous substances
• Meeting agreed Department KPI's and SLAs
• Ensuring full compliance with legislation involved in the storage and transportation of hazardous and other substances
• Working to, and assuring, 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 competence
• Good organisational skills and ability 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 we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please 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 what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

• Holidays Made Better: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A Pension That Works for You: Generous pension scheme contributing up to 15%
• Performance Pays Off: Non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of basic salary, linked to company performance
• Family Comes First: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Peace of Mind, Always: Life assurance scheme with a 4x salary lump sum
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 via EAP, and HealthHero via Virtual GP (8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family)
• PW Perks: Discounts at thousands of retailers and benefits such as Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan and more