At a Glance
- Tasks: Support logistics and maintenance at a prestigious university, ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a renowned university in Uxbridge with a vibrant campus atmosphere.
- Benefits: Earn £14.08 per hour with flexible hours and valuable experience.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and teamwork in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a difference in student experiences while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a willingness to learn and help.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting for a prestigious university based in Uxbridge.
Role: Porter
Duration: ASAP for 9 weeks
Hours: 9am to 5pm, 5 days per week to include weekends
Location: Campus based
Pay: £14.08
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Provide an effective reactive maintenance and compliance response on behalf of the Logistics and Facilities Centre.
- Close liaison with the wider Facilities and Estates teams, Service Delivery and Compliance Managers, Campus Service Teams, alongside all Facilities and Estates staff, other university stakeholders, and contractors.
- Support logistics, cleaning, and emergency response functions during peak operational periods.
- Timely collection and distribution of linen to ensure smooth transitions between student departures and incoming conference guests.
- Swift removal and delivery of furniture and white goods to minimise student complaints and enhance new arrivals' experiences.
- Efficient transport and storage of housekeeping supplies, ensuring teams are fully equipped, particularly during peak transition periods.
- Deep cleaning tasks, including carpet shampooing, mattress replacements, and mould removal, to maintain hygiene standards.
- Prompt waste removal from bedrooms and communal areas to enable efficient housekeeping operations.
- Emergency response to floods and maintenance issues to minimise disruption and ensure a safe living environment.
- Practical assistance in staff induction and training programmes.
- Use of staff/student computer data systems.
- Coordinating relocations due to lift outages or last-minute adjustments to ensure minimal disruption.
- Managing student departure waste removal to maintain hygiene in kitchens and rooms.
- Overseeing bike shed cleaning, hoover maintenance, and facility upkeep to maintain a polished, guest-ready environment.
Other Duties:
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post in accordance with university and departmental policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
- Adhere to and comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act in accordance with university policies.
- Promote the University's Environmental Policy and demonstrate commitment to it through actions and decision making.
- Actively participate in ongoing professional development activities as requested.
If you would like to hear more about this role, please upload your CV. We will contact all shortlisted candidates.
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