Porter

Medirest; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services company in the City of London is seeking a dedicated Porter to help maintain high standards of customer care and cleanliness on a part-time basis, contracted for 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in delivering high-quality customer service. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in public areas and assisting reception duties. This position offers opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping the lobby and public areas clean and tidy.
• Help housekeeping and restaurant staff to set up rooms.
• Handle reception duties like booking tickets or reservations.
• Respond to customer requests as needed.
• Run errands effectively.
• Ensure safety by managing signage for wet floors.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care experience

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Porter to help ensure the smooth running of operations at Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

What you need to know before applying

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in keeping the lobby and other public areas clean and tidy
• Helping housekeeping, restaurant and banqueting staff to set up rooms or move furniture
• Handling certain reception duties, such as booking theatre tickets or making restaurant reservations
• Responding to customer requests where required
• Running errands
• Ensuring the safety of customers by, for instance, placing and removing signage that indicates wet floors or paints

Our ideal Porter will

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

About the employer

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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Equal opportunities

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!