JOB TITLE – Casual Conference Porter
DEPARTMENT – Conference and Events
CONTRACT TYPE – Casual
RATE OF PAY – Up to £12.71 per hour
LOCATION – Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, NP18 1HQ
ID – req6801
OVERVIEW -
Are you ready to play a key role behind the scenes of some of the most exciting events in Wales? From glittering gala dinners to international conferences, our Conference & Banqueting team is at the heart of unforgettable guest experiences, and we’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic C&B Porter to join us.
Why You’ll Love This Role
As a Conference & Banqueting Porter, you’ll be essential in making sure every event runs smoothly. No two days are the same, you’ll be setting up event spaces, supporting our clients and guests, and ensuring our suites look flawless. It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role perfect for someone who loves being active, working as part of a team, and creating memorable moments for every guest.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Setting up and breaking down meeting and banqueting spaces to our high resort standards
- Supporting guests and clients with equipment or parcel movement
- Maintaining a clean, safe and well-presented working environment
- Looking after C&B equipment and reporting any issues promptly
- Working closely with your team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Attending training, briefings and contributing to a positive team culture
- Promoting resort facilities through excellent knowledge and communication
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet
Desirable:
- Experience within a hotel or events environment
- Stock or parcel control experience
- Driving licence
- First Aid or Health & Safety training
Why Join The Celtic Collection?
At The Celtic Collection, you’re joining more than a team, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community across our award-winning hotels and venues. You’ll enjoy:
A supportive, friendly team culture
Fantastic training and development opportunities
A role where your impact truly matters
Recruitment Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
In accordance with UK immigration legislation, all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation to verify their eligibility to work in the UK prior to employment, in line with Home Office guidance.
The Celtic Collection is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates .
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