The Oil and Pipelines Agency

Procurement Officer (Location: Gosport, Hampshire) The role: We are looking to appoint a Procurement Officer to support our Procurement Department, covering administrative duties and coordination of procurement tasks and process to assist the team. This newly created role is based to our Head Office, Gosport, Hampshire, with some home working available and provides an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the efficient delivery of procurement services. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining procurement records, supporting supplier management, assisting with purchasing activities, and ensuring compliance with organisational procedures and procurement best practice. The role will require the post holder to build positive and creditable working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, have excellent organisational and planning skills, able to communicate at all levels and be comfortable positively challenging when there are issues evident on delivery to timelines. Our Procurement processes are going through some radical changes in line with new Procurement legislation and to ensure the end-to-end procurement process is fit for purpose in an expanding organisation. Some occasional travel to other sites may be required. Therefore, a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for the successful candidate. Responsibilities: Research and identify potential suppliers/vendors. Assist in the procurement process for materials, supplies, and services. Maintain a comprehensive supplier database. Help in creating and processing purchase orders, from reviewing, tracking, and monitoring order status for on-time delivery. Escalate where there are issues. Maintain accurate and organised procurement records. Prepare reports, notes, and summaries as needed. Assist in supplier evaluation and qualification and keep up to date with procurement regulations and practices. Assist in inventory management and control. Assist with analysing invoices to ensure accurate service delivery and pricing. Progress escalations with Contractors to resolution or escalate as required to the Quantity Surveyors or Management Team. Attending meetings as may be required and produce minutes or RODs. The candidate: Candidates will need A-Levels or equivalent (such as an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration). GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent functional skills). You must have experience of working in a procurement function, and any public procurement experience will be a distinct advantage. Knowledge/Skills: Good numerical & data analysis skills with the ability to interpret data. Competence in handling administrative and procurement duties, including workflows processing data and maintaining digital databases. Ability to take and produce accurate minutes of meetings or Record of Decisions (ROD) Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to multi-task. Proficient in MS Office Applications and can adapt to new software. Knowledge of Microsoft dynamics 365 and the UK find-a-tender portal is not essential but is advantageous.

Location: Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute The role: OPA are looking to recruit an additional 2 Depot Operator to be based at our OFD (Oil & Fuel Depot), at Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient receipt, storage, and supply of middle distillate fuels for supply to HM Navy and other OPA customers, and normal day to day OFD support operations. The Depot is an upper tier COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards (2015) site, and all activities need to comply with these regulations. We therefore have a strong focus on ensuring no harm to people or the environment. A strong positive work ethos, attitude, and the ability to remain calm and effective in difficult/emergency situations is essential in this role. As some occasional travel to other sites may be required, candidates will need to have a full (preferably clean) driving licence. Responsibilities include: Monitor the receipt of product; ensure safe storage and distribution of product from vessels, pipelines, tanks, and road tanker loading. Operate tank farm, jetty and road tanker loading equipment to company policies, procedures, and relevant good industry practice. Perform fuel sampling, testing and volume measurement duties in accordance with the OPA Fuel Quality Manual and HMRC bonded warehouse obligations. Operate and perform basic checks of pumps, valves and other equipment associated with bulk handling of petroleum liquids. Berthing and slipping of shipping vessels, assisting in the fuelling of vessels, slinging duties. deployment and recovery of pneumatic fenders and general site maintenance. Understand and respond accordingly to defined on-site emergency procedures. System configuration. Operation of Oil Water separators. Completion of relevant documentation. Assisting engineering staff. Forklift Truck operations (subject to correct licences and training). The candidate: Experience in hazardous operations, possibly in a COMAH regulated environment would be an advantage but is not essential, as you will receive extensive training in all aspects of the role, including accredited Bulk Liquid Operations training (both on-site and residential) response. You should exhibit a strong understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace as well as demonstrate a safe working record, compliant with systems and procedures, and be medically fit to undergo Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training. To enable the career progression we offer in this role, candidates must be computer literate to above average level, and able to show they are a motivated team player, willing and capable to be part of a rostered on-call team to undertake overtime at short notice. It is highly desirable if candidates hold an HGV Class 1 , ADR, or LGV licence, or must be willing to train for these once qualified as a Depot Operator as this is a requirement of the role. Remuneration: A basic starting salary of £30,060 per annum, rising to £31,175 (pay award pending) once fully trained, plus paid overtime, 30 days holiday plus bank/public holidays, life assurance, and DC pension scheme.