Casual Porter

Casual porterto assist in the provision of an efficient and effective facilities management service to our premises.

• Ensure that the premises are available for use between the times required.

Make any necessary arrangements for the setting out and collection of furniture etc. as determined by any booking for the hire of any room(s) or building(s).

• Assist in the provision of security arrangements for any public building as required.

Carry out cleaning duties to all areas at various council buildings as required, to meet the needs of the service.

• Use the equipment and materials provided in accordance with proper procedures and guidelines and COSHH regulations.
• Report any vandalism, problems with occupancy, equipment and materials requirements to the Facilities Officer as necessary.
• Ensure that adequate supplies are stock checked, maintained and ordered for use at various council buildings as required.
• Collect and dispose of any waste in accordance with established procedures and guidelines as required, collect litter and accumulated rubbish from the external vicinity of the building, paying particular attention to drainage gullies etc.
• Collect, sort and distribute mail, parcels and goods etc throughout the council’s premises including external collection and delivery points.
• Service the toilets in Castle House (and other main buildings), replenishing supplies of toilet rolls, paper towels and soap etc.
• Staff the Castle House main reception desk between the hours of 7:00am and 8.30am and 5.00pm to 6.00pm or at any other times as directed and to deal with any enquiries received.
• Assist in the preparation (and the resultant clearing away on completion) for any function held on council premises.
• Assist in the collection of wastepaper for recycling and general waste disposal as required.

Assist with the movement of furniture within the buildings as directed.

Ensure the safety, good order and discipline of persons using any premises during public hires or other organised events.

• Assist with the safe evacuation of all persons from the buildings in an emergency following previously defined roles.
• Undertake a wide range of porterage/caretaking duties as required(gritting etc). Assist in the testing of fire alarms.
• Carry out basic maintenance. Deliver/collect mail from nearby Knutton Lane Depot.
• Open Hassell Street toilets as and when required.
• Cover holidays and sickness as and when required, may suitsemi-retired person looking for casual work.
• For more details please refer to the attached Job description and person specification.

Why work for us?

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions.

We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities.

If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop.

We recruit people who share our vision and values , people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious council plan.

Our historic borough is a place of marked contrasts.

We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country.

Our borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages.

Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities.

Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated.

Shortlistedapplicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

• Interview date
• Sunday, 20 September 2026

While we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U. K.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible for everyone.

This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.

If you would like us to do anything differently during the interview or assessment process please contact our People team (humanresources@newcastle-staffs. gov. uk )

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, armed forces and care leavers.

As such we offer an interview guarantee scheme where you meet the minimum criteria for the role.

By minimum criteria we mean you must provide us with evidence in your application and supporting information which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of skills and experience defined in the person specification and as indicated by the Disability Confident symbol.

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