Porter

Compass Group UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK in Poole is recruiting a dedicated Porter (Zero Hours) to support the smooth operation of our Defence site. You will help keep public areas tidy, assist with room setups, handle basic reception duties, and respond to guest requests with a friendly, reliable approach.

This casual role offers 5 out of 7 shifts and the chance to grow with a company that values service excellence, teamwork and timeliness. You will work in a busy, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high quality customer care.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and punctual with excellent timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• 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 reception duties such as booking theatre tickets or making restaurant reservations.
• Responding to customer requests where required.
• Running errands as needed.
• Ensuring safety by placing and removing wet floor signage and similar notices.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Porter (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Porter (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. 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.

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

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here’s 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1108/95940001/52825964/WJ #Defence

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!