Porter

De Montfort University; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsociable hours pay

Job summary

De Montfort University on the city campus seeks a reliable Porter to join the Campus Services team. The role involves moving furniture and equipment to support university business, and ensuring spaces are prepared for events, teaching and exams.

The position is part of a small team, 20 hours per week, with shifts 6:00am–8:00pm, Monday to Sunday. An unsociable hours payment is paid on top of hourly rate for hours before 8:00am, after 8:00pm and at weekends.

Qualifications

• Has a full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrates experience of manual handling operations and use of equipment.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Demonstrates commitment to excellent customer service.
• Willing to undertake training and development as required.

Responsibilities

• Move furniture, equipment and materials to support university operations.
• Assist with ceremonies and corporate events and ensure buildings are prepared to the highest standard.
• Work as part of a small campus team and ensure spaces are welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Manual handling equipment

Job description

De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

We offer more than 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, many of which offer professional accreditations, and links to industry or work experience. DMU undergraduate and postgraduate courses receive continual input from leading employers and professional bodies and are underpinned by world-leading research. This ensures they remain relevant and up-to-date and provide students with the skills and experience employers expect from candidates in a competitive job market.

Role

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Campus Services team, working on our city campus to help fulfil our commitment to providing a quality porterage service to support university business.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Porter to join our team. As part of Estates and Facilities, you will help create a positive environment that supports the learning, teaching, and research activities of the University.

This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail, pride in your work, and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential. You will work as part of a supportive team to provide porterage support the University's buildings, ensuring all spaces are prepared for external events, teaching and exams to name a few, so they remain welcoming for our diverse community and focuses on the student experience

As a Porter, this busy and varied role incorporates all duties related to movement of furniture, equipment and materials to support the university business needs. Assistance with ceremonies and corporate events and ensuring all buildings are prepared to the highest standard to enhance our facilities for all students, staff and visitors.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual who:

• Will ideally have previous similar experience.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Will have experience of manual handling operations and use of associated equipment. You will be provided with training when you join the team.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Are reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Can follow safe working procedures, instructions, and health and safety requirements.
• Are willing to undertake training and development as required.

The position is part of a small team on campus, working within allocated university buildings. You will be required to work 20 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 6:00am-8:00pm, to suit the needs of university business.

The salary shown will be pro‑rated down to reflect the part time hours however you will also receive an unsociable hours payment, per hour on top of your normal hourly rate for all hours worked before 8:00am, after 8:00pm and at weekends.

Contact

To discuss any details of this role, please contact Scott Batts, Post & Porterage Team Leader on [e-mail] or 0116 2078657

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

For general enquiries, please contact [e-mail]