Porter Driver

Sodexo France; Chatham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Porter to join their team at the University of Greenwich. The role involves ensuring the campus runs smoothly, delivering excellent customer service, and handling equipment and deliveries. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, self-motivated, and enjoys teamwork. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for growth and development. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
• Able to provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Move equipment and supplies safely across campus.
• Support the delivery of mail and other items.
• Assist in setting up for classes and events.

Skills

Customer-focused

Confident communicator

Self-motivated

Resilient

Competent in Microsoft Office

Tools

Commercial vehicles

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job introduction

At Sodexo, our mission is to deliver exceptional services that make everyday life better. We’re proud to partner with the University of Greenwich, supporting students, staff, and visitors across all campuses. As a Porter, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the campus runs smoothly, looks its best, and feels like a great place to study and work.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being on the move, and loves helping others. Every day will bring variety, teamwork, and the satisfaction of making a real impact.

Your cheerful, can-do attitude will make you a major part of everyone’s everyday experience.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a key part of the Portering team, you’ll help deliver an integrated FM service across all University of Greenwich sites. Your day may include:

• Moving equipment, resources, materials, and supplies safely and efficiently
• Supporting the collection, movement, and delivery of mail across campus
• Assisting with deliveries of stock and equipment
• Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for classes, meetings, and events
• Helping to prepare spaces and resources for University events and activities
• Keeping internal and external areas tidy, safe, and welcoming
• Supporting waste collection and removal
• Providing friendly, professional customer service at all times
• Taking ownership of tasks, understanding client needs, and championing Sodexo values
• Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, high-performing team
• Following all Health & Safety and COSHH processes
• Completing any reasonable ad hoc duties as required

Every task you complete enhances the University experience and contributes to a clean, organised and efficient campus environment.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What You Bring

• Customer-focused, friendly, and able to build strong working relationships
• A confident communicator who can think on their feet and offer practical solutions
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive when working alone or as part of a team
• Comfortable monitoring performance and using initiative to improve outcomes
• Resilient when handling challenging situations
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to support out-of-hours emergencies when needed
• Experienced with commercial vehicles, including Lut on vans
• Capable of influencing positive change and contributing to team success

What We Offer

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Why Sodexo?

“A role with new skills, new challenges, new rewards”

Porter Fixed Term Contract 12 months - University of Greenwich Medway

• £13.28ph + excellent benefits
• 40 hours pw Week 1 - 7:00-15:30 - Week 2 - 11:30/12:30-20:00/21:00
• Monday to Friday
• Driving License essential - Experienced with commercial vehicles, including Luton vans
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• Onsite parking

Join us in creating a welcoming, efficient and inspiring campus experience.