Library Logistics Attendant - UOD1829

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Dundee is seeking a Library Logistics Attendant to support the transportation of library materials and assist with logistical tasks for events. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a focus on customer service, and the ability to work well in a team. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic university environment and contribute to library operations.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Family friendly policies

Staff networks for diverse groups

Qualifications

• Experience handling logistical operations within library or similar environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Transport stock items safely across various library sites.
• Perform stock checks and assist with inventory management.
• Support events and projects by providing logistical assistance.

Skills

Experience in operating stores, stock, or facilities

Excellent communication skills

Customer-facing abilities

Attention to detail

Job description

Posted on 20 November 2025 | Reference: UOD1829

Library Academic and Cultural Services Office

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

The University of Dundee's Library Academic and Cultural Services Directorate operates multiple library sites, museums, archives and stores. Stock is circulated and managed across a Main Library site, other subject and specialist sites, and separate storage facilities. Dundee's library resources and spaces were rated top in Scottish Universities by students in 2024 National Student Survey. The Main Library receives over 800,000 visits annually.

We are recruiting exceptional individuals to join us as Library Logistics Attendants within Library Academic and Cultural Services, to join the team in transporting stock items around the various Library sites and stores and providing logistical support for events, projects, and other operational activities.

The post holders will ensure the safe retrieval and restocking of items from various stores, perform stock checks at multiple library sites, and assist with stock management tasks.

The successful applicants will have a customer focus and be committed to providing excellent service in a friendly and welcoming manner. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Your priorities will include:

• The safe transit of stock, including books, museum artefacts and archive documents, between sites, stores and events.
• Stock management activities including handling and packaging books, following agreed processes.
• Taking pride and a sense of ownership of Library stores, proactively monitor and report on all building and maintenance issues.
• Support refurbishment or enhancement projects, including relocating furniture and other bulk items.
• Arrange, prepare and support large vehicle deliveries and collections.
• Assist in open days, Library, Museum and other University events and provide cover for daytime Library Attendants as needed.

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in operating stores, stock, or facilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a reliable team member
• Comfortable with customer facing duties
• Be accurate and show attention to detail
• Represents all library services by being friendly, responsive and prompt in responding to requests.

We are one of the UK's leading universities - internationally recognised across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - a friendly and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

Thursday, 4 December 2025, 23:59

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