Waste Porter

OCS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Porter based at Cambridge Bio Medical Campus (Royal Papworth Hospital) to support facilities services, move goods and furniture, set up rooms and assist with basic site tasks across client environments.

The role requires flexibility, reliability and a proactive approach, with the ability to work Monday to Friday and collaborate with site teams to maintain high service standards, safety compliance and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous porter/facilities or similar support experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of health & safety and manual handling practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Good problem solving skills and willingness to support a range of tasks.
• Physical capability for manual handling including moving furniture and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manoeuvring and emptying waste around the building.
• Replacing clock batteries and assisting with minor maintenance tasks.
• Setting up and rearranging office layouts, including furniture moves.
• Preparing meeting and conference rooms by connecting laptops, teleconference phones, and other equipment via the Helpdesk.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with site procedures.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Manual handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent working

Flexible mindset

Job description

Days of Working

This position will be based at Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Royal Papworth Hospital, working Mon - Fri 07:30 to 15:30 one week then 14:00 to 22:00 the following week alternatively.

As a Porter, you will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day operation of facilities services, ensuring that spaces are safe, functional and ready for use. You will be responsible for the movement of goods, equipment and furniture, as well as supporting room setups and basic site tasks across a variety of client environments.

This is a hands‑on, varied role that requires flexibility, reliability and a proactive approach, working closely with site teams to respond to operational needs and maintain high service standards.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Manouvering and emptying waste around the building.
• Replacing clock batteries and assisting with minor maintenance tasks.
• Setting up and rearranging office layouts, including furniture moves.
• Preparing meeting and conference rooms by connecting laptops, teleconference phones, and other equipment as requested via the Helpdesk.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with site procedures.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous experience in a portering, facilities or similar support role (desirable but not essential)
• A good understanding of health & safety and manual handling practices
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• Good problem solving skills and a willingness to support a range of tasks
• Physical capability to carry out manual handling duties, including moving furniture and equipment

Desirable

• Basic maintenance or facilities experience
• Experience working within Facilities Management (FM) or multi site environments

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

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Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award‑Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.