Administrator- Asset Reliability Team

Closing Date

Job Title: Administrator- Asset Reliability Team 

Location: South Coast, you can be based within our patch- Kent, Sussex or Hampshire- 2 office/ sites and remaining work from home. 

Contract Type: Permanent  

Hours: 37 

Salary: Up to £30K- Depending on skills and experience 

About the role 

As a Asset Reliability Team administrator, you will be reporting to the Lead Performance Optimization Engineer, your role (internally known as Asset Reliability Administrator) will be integral in assisting with scheduling and calendar management for the wider reliability team such as booking site appointments with stakeholders, booking in training and setting up and facilitating meetings. 

Your day-to-day activities will include organizing, filing, maintaining documents, proof reading, creating and editing reports, memos, presentations and sending out updates to stakeholders. 

What you will be responsible for: 

You will be inputting and maintaining data in spreadsheets, databases, or management software and producing reports in ensuring a coherent information management by maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the details. You will be responsible for booking the teams travel, accommodation and purchasing of equipment and PPE. With your excellent attention to detail, you will be supporting team audits on tracker, files and folders. As part of your continuously improving your activities, you will a great opportunity to review and update internal administrative processes for the Asset Reliability team. 

What you'll bring to the role:  

Essential 

•Flexible approach to work with an engaging personal style 

•Excellent planning skills 

•Great organisation skills and a self starter 

•Strong written and verbal communication skills 

•Proficiency with Office Software: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

•Communication Tools (Microsoft Teams) 

•Document Management (OneDrive, SharePoint) 

Desirable 

•Ability to prioritise, manage own time efficiently and meet work targets / deadlines 

•Background of managing effective cross functional stakeholder engagement 

About Southern Water 

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for , this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. 

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation 

"Your potential matters more than a perfect checklist. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we want to hear from you Skills can be learned—passion, drive, and fresh perspectives are what truly set candidates apart. Don't hesitate—take the leap and apply" 

If this role isn't quite what you're looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself  Introduce Yourself) 

Our Commitment to Diversity 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

*Please note - due to the Christmas period, interviews may not be held until January 2026*