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Job details
Job reference VAC008985 Date posted 22/10/2026 Application closing date 08/11/2026 Location Central Library College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TL Salary BG5: £26,016 - £26,427 pro-rata Package Blank Contractual hours 31.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Blank Attachments Person Specification.pdf Job Description.pdf
Permanent, Part Time working 31.5 hours working the following pattern:Week 1
Monday – 10:30 – 17:30 (1 hour break)
Tuesday – 11:00 – 19:30 (1 hour break)
Wednesday – 10:30-17:30 (1 hour break)
Thursday - OFF
Friday – OFF
Saturday – 08:00-17:30 (1 hour break)
Sunday – 10:30 – 17:30 (1 hour break)
Week 2
Monday - 07:30-13:00
Tuesday - 07:30-13:00
Wednesday - 07:30-14:30 (1 hour break)
Thursday - 07:30-14:30 (1 hour break)
Friday - 07:30-14:30 (1 hour break)
Saturday – OFF
Sunday – OFF We’re looking for a Porter to join the busiest library in the City. it's a small team but a big library, with hundreds of people visiting every day. You'll enjoy working with the public, offering a friendly welcome to all.
Duties range from portering to cleaning to maintenance and on your application, you'll need to show that you:
- Can work unsupervised and as part of a team.
- Can communicate with a wide range of people in a wide range of situations.
- Prioritise attention to detail and take pride in maintaining high standards.
- Demonstrate an understanding of equity, diversion and inclusion.
- Will remain calm in a crisis, taking charge in an emergency.
- Can provide good customer care.
- Can move boxes and crates safely following manual handling guidelines.
- Have a working knowledge of Microsoft.
You might also have previous experience of similar work in portering, building maintenance and working with the public and/or security.
Central Library is open seven days a week so you'll be working to a shift system as above. You'll also need to have a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Please note this role is not open to flexible working.
Please note that this role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
If you'd like more information after you've seen the Job Description and Person Specification please ring Richard George on 07385 003773 or email richard.george@bristol.gov.uk Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people and Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
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Library Porter employer: Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive rewards package, including generous annual leave and pension benefits, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Bristol. Join us in championing inclusive education and driving positive change within our vibrant community.
