House Porter

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK college located in Cambridge is seeking a House Porter for a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will manage cleaning, waste, and support services within a small team. Responsibilities include lifting and storing equipment, managing recycling, and delivering items across the campus. Candidates must hold a full driving licence and be capable of heavy lifting. This role offers an annual salary of £25,275 and an attractive benefits package in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK-valid driving licence with a maximum of 3 points.
• Ability to move and lift heavy items safely after training.
• Knowledge of cleaning routines and techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lift, move, and store furniture and equipment as required.
• Manage waste and recycling operations across the College.
• Assist Housekeeping by delivering linen and chemicals.
• Clean assigned areas of the College and manage laundry duties.

Skills

Full UK-valid driving licence

Ability to lift heavy items

Clear communication skills

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Information for the role of House Porter

Permanent, full time role

Salary £25,275 per annum for 37.5 hours per week

An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role in a small friendly team. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• The lifting, moving and storing of furniture, equipment and other items (manual handling training will be provided)
• Managing waste and recycling across the College.
• Supporting Housekeeping and other departments as required via delivering linen, chemicals and other packages.
• Cleaning of designated areas of the College (both internal and external); the collection and return of recycling bins and laundry duties

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

• A full UK-valid driving licence (with a maximum of 3 points)
• The ability to move and lift heavy items, and use ladders, in line with Risk Assessments and after training
• Knowledge of, or able to learn, cleaning routine and techniques
• Clear communication skills, with a good command of the English language

The ideal candidate will be a polite and friendly team player, who is able to respond to changing work priorities.

Details of the role

The House Porter team mainly delivers services during normal core hours (7.00am-3,00pm) with some out of hours and weekend working required. The College aims to plan weekend working or unusual hours two weeks in advance, although there will times when additional flexibility will be required to respond to client changes.

This role is a permanent, full time position. The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, worked over 7 days, including a daily 30-minute unpaid lunch break.The annual salary is £25,275 per annum for 37.5 hours per week (Step 27 on the College Salary Scale).

In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package which can be found in the attached advert document. A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that those benefits which are non-contractual may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion).

Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applications or extended if there are insufficient suitable applicants.

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Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.

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