At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver stock, set up furniture, and maintain hygiene standards in a vibrant university environment.
- Company: Join the University of Bath's dynamic Hospitality Department with a diverse team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £1,000 bonus, generous leave, and discounts on gym and courses.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in student life while gaining valuable experience and skills.
- Qualifications: Reliable team player with kitchen porter experience and a commitment to high standards.
The predicted salary is between 25529 - 25529 £ per year.
About the role
This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter bonus (£1,000) and Campus Services refer a friend bonus. The University Hospitality Department provides catering to students, staff and external customers throughout the academic year and during the summer months. There are numerous outlets run by the Hospitality Department offering a range of food and drink options.
As a General Porter you will be responsible for delivering and receiving stock, setting up tables and furniture, maintaining excellent hygiene standards, operating dishwashers and carrying out daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, cutlery and crockery. The role includes early morning, evening and weekend working on a 5 out of 7 days per week contract (36.5 hours per week). The weekly shift pattern consists of early mornings and occasional evening and weekends. This role is based on working 40 weeks per year with non-working weeks usually being based around the University students' vacations at Christmas, Easter and August.
About you
- Reliable and flexible team player with a positive attitude.
- Committed to keeping high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality.
- Works well within a team and has experience in a kitchen porter/general porter role.
- Provides an excellent standard of customer service.
- Previous experience of using email and finance/stock computer software is an advantage.
Further information
This role is offered on a full-time, term-time basis (36.5 hours per week) and is a permanent position. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jane Hately, Recruitment and Staff Engagement Coordinator, however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.
What we can offer you
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance.
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
- A family-friendly workplace.
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.
- Relocation allowance.
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses.
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.
Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including: Staff support groups and networks, a network of Staff Wellbeing Champions, and a suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026
Department: Operations & Facilities Support
Salary: £25,529
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