Porter FTC

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Porter for a fixed term of 3 to 6 months at the University of Greenwich Medway. The role involves moving equipment, delivering mail, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have experience with commercial vehicles and be customer-focused. The position offers a competitive wage of £13.25 per hour and excellent benefits, including training and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited online mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to health and wellbeing apps

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Opportunities for career growth

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Full training and uniform supplied

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial vehicles, including Luton vans.
• Resilient when handling challenging situations.
• Able to take ownership of tasks and understand client needs.

Responsibilities

• Move equipment and materials safely and efficiently.
• Support collection and delivery of mail across campus.
• Set up rooms and assist with deliveries.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office competence

Experience with commercial vehicles

Job description

A Role That Fits Your Life – and Your Family

Porter – Fixed Term Contract 3 to 6 months – University of Greenwich Medway
£13.25ph + excellent benefits
40 hours per week

Schedule:
Week 1 – 07:00‑15:30 – Week 2 – 12:30‑21:00
Monday to Friday

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What You’ll Do

• Moving equipment, resources, materials, and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the collection, movement, and delivery of mail across campus.
• Assisting with deliveries of stock and equipment.
• Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for classes, meetings, and events.
• Helping to prepare spaces and resources for University events and activities.
• Keeping internal and external areas tidy, safe, and welcoming.
• Supporting waste collection and removal.
• Providing friendly, professional customer service at all times.
• Taking ownership of tasks, understanding client needs, and championing Sodexo values.
• Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, high‑performing team.
• Following all Health & Safety and COSHH processes.
• Completing any reasonable ad hoc duties as required.

What You Bring

• Customer‑focused, friendly and able to build strong working relationships.
• A confident communicator who can think on their feet and offer practical solutions.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and proactive when working alone or as part of a team.
• Comfortable monitoring performance and using initiative to improve outcomes.
• Resilient when handling challenging situations.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to support out‑of‑hours emergencies when needed.
• Experience with commercial vehicles, including Luton vans.
• Capable of influencing positive change and contributing to team success.

What We Offer

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work‑related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24‑hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.