Porter/Driver, Estates & Facilities

Abdn; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university in Aberdeen is seeking 2 enthusiastic Porter Drivers to assist with logistics across campuses. The role involves delivering and collecting goods and mail, as well as securing buildings. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and hold a full Category B driving license for at least a year. Salary ranges from £24,689 to £25,005 per annum, and applications are invited until January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Uniform and protective clothing provided

Training provided

Qualifications

• Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Educated to standard grade level (or equivalent).
• Must have held a full driving licence (Category B) for a minimum of 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in logistics and mailing service between University buildings.
• Delivery, collection, and movement of goods, mail, furniture and equipment.
• Open and secure allocated buildings throughout the day.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Full driving licence (Category B)

Education

Standard grade level (or equivalent)

Job description

The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and motivated Porter Drivers within the Estates and Facilities Directorate to assist in the provision of a logistics and mailing service between University buildings across both Kings College and Foresterhill Campuses.

Job Description

Working hours will be based on a core Monday to Friday day shift working pattern, although some flexibility in respect of working hours is required. Duties will be undertaken at Kings or Foresterhill Campuses, and will include the delivery, collection and movement of goods, mail, furniture and equipment, and opening and securing of allocated buildings throughout the day.

The successful candidate will be provided with a uniform and protective clothing, and will receive appropriate training.

Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills and should be educated to standard grade level (or equivalent). Applicants must also have held a full driving licence (Category B) for a minimum of 1 year.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 2 salary scale (£24,689 - £25,005 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries can be made to Graeme Mutch by telephone [phone]) or email ([e-mail]).

This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Job Reference Number: EST411M

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 5th January 2026

The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team ([e-mail] ) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.