Porter Ulster University

Bidvest Noonan; Antrim; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension plan

On-going training

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Bidvest Noonan is seeking a University Porter to support portering and cleaning across campus, enhancing the student and staff experience. The role requires willingness to work in a busy university environment and to provide reliable, customer-focused service.

Key duties include room set-ups, furniture handling, mail delivery, equipment operation, and participation in safety training. A valid UK driving licence and prior porter/cleaning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years contract cleaning or porterage experience
• Manual Handling certificate preferred
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Emptying general waste and recycling bins within Campus and removing to external bin areas
• Unlocking, locking & setting up of meeting rooms
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and materials safely stored away
• Assist with setting up, including laying-out of classrooms, examination rooms
• Removal, re positioning and setting up furniture
• Moving of furniture, equipment, etc., across the University campus
• Carry out special duties e.g. graduation days, open days, student or staff demonstrations
• Receiving & delivering of mail within the Campus
• Usage of various trucks, trolleys & pallet trucks
• Usage of carpet cleaners, burnishers, wet vac.
• Show initiative to anticipate problems arising with daily duties
• Assist at any emergency incident as directed
• Report anything in need of repair or replacement to your Team Leader
• Be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job
• Undertake health and safety training to include lifting and carrying as required
• Be prepared to receive and undertake further training as required
• Do you have 3 Years Contract Cleaning or Porterage experience?
• Do you have Manual Handling certificate (preferred)?
• Do you have a Valid UK Driving Licence?
• Full uniform supplied
• Paid holidays
• Pension plan
• On-going training
• Progression opportunities
• Employee Benefits Platform which give you access to savings at big retailers via Discounts/Cash back and Shopping Cards
• HSF - a health cash plan and personal accident benefit with added services

Skills

Portering experience

Customer focus

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Bidvest Noonan are seeking to recruit aUniversityPorter

The position will suit a highly motivated organised and energetic individual who is customer focused to positively impact the student experience.

To provide Portering and cleaning support to university staff, students and visitors.

Responsibilities:

• Emptying general waste and recycling bins within Campus and removing to external bin areas
• Unlocking, locking & setting up of meeting rooms
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and materials safely stored away
• Assist with setting up, including laying-out of classrooms, examination rooms
• Removal, re positioning and setting up furniture
• Moving of furniture, equipment, etc., across the University campus.
• Carry out special duties e.g. graduation days, open days, student or staff demonstrations
• Receiving & delivering of mail within the Campus
• Usage of various trucks, trolleys & pallet trucks
• Usage of carpet cleaners, burnishers, wet vac.
• Show initiative to anticipate problems arising with daily duties
• Assist at any emergency incident as directed
• Report anything in need of repair or replacement to your Team Leader.
• Be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job
• Undertake health and safety training to include lifting and carrying as required
• Be prepared to receive and undertake further training as required
• Do you have 3 Years Contract Cleaning or Porterage experience?
• Do you have Manual Handling certificate (preferred)?
• Do you have a Valid UK Driving Licence?
  
• Full uniform supplied
• Paid holidays
• Pension plan
• On-going training
• Progression opportunities
• Employee Benefits Platform which give you access to savings at big retailers via Discounts/Cash back and Shopping Cards
• HSF - a health cash plan and personal accident benefit with added services

About Us

For nearly 50 years, we've played a vital role in helping our customers succeed. Built on strong, long-standing relationships, our business is powered by people who are deeply connected to the communities where we live and work.

Our purpose guides every action and decision we make, "to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow." It reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we strive to make every day.

Across our team of 27,000 dedicated professionals from 157 countries, that purpose comes to life through commitment, care, and a shared responsibility to the people we serve - now and for generations to come. 'When you join Bidvest Noonan, you're joining a team where your work has real impact, where your career can grow, where you belong, and where you help shape a safer, healthier future for us all.'