Job Description
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated full time Porter to join our Portering Service working across the University Campuses.
As part of the Estates department, the Portering team play a significant part in providing service excellence to the University community, its visitors and guests: ensuring our campuses function and are fit for purpose to support the day-to-day University business. This involves a variety of tasks from minor office moves, collecting exam papers, building security as well as supporting major university events such as Open days, Graduation, and external conferences. The team work closely with other Estates teams, Building Support, Cleaning and Security to ensure continuity of service.
You will have:
- A current full clean United Kingdom Driving licence and be prepared to drive company vehicles, including large transit and tail lift vehicles as part of your role.
- Recent experience of working in a customer focused and fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Knowledge and experience of heavy lifting processes and using equipment to facilitate this and awareness of Health and Safety requirements/processes.
- Availability to work a rotating shift pattern: Week 1 07.30 – 15.00, Week 2 14.00 – 22.00
- IT literacy with knowledge and experience of using MS Office and prepared to use technology as part of the role.
- A willingness to work flexibly on a few different tasks and be able to use initiative and prioritise work.
- Experience of working within a team/team play
- Excellent command of English
- A good level of literacy and numeracy
- A good level of general health
- Willing and able to work overtime when required.
Closing date – 22nd of September
Interview date – 3rd of October
Contact Information
Contact Name Matias Dias
Contact Job Title Portering Manager
Contact Email address m.l.dias@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone: 07843 346 25
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
