Facilities Porter (College)

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a part-time Facilities Porter to join the Security and Portering team on Bailrigg Campus. The role involves 12-hour shifts, days and nights, averaging 21 hours per week over an eight-week cycle with four weeks on and four weeks off.

The position is permanent and requires a proactive, customer-focused approach. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English and be committed to high standards, capable of working independently or as part of a team, with

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Patient, reliable, customer-focused with good initiative.

Responsibilities

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Teamwork

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Math & English

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a part-time Facilities Porter, working as part of our Security and Portering team within one of our Colleges. The successful applicant will work 12-hour shifts, days and nights, averaging 21 hours per week over an eight-week shift pattern, working for four weeks followed by four weeks off, covering 365 days per year on our Bailrigg Campus. This is a permanent position.

You should be hardworking, reliable, willing to learn and possess excellent customer service skills. Previous portering experience is not essential but would be desirable, particularly experience of working in a similar environment. You should be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English and be committed to high standards. You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, have a flexible approach to solving day-to-day problems, and demonstrate a willingness to undertake development and training.