At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the smooth operation of the University’s estate with hands-on porterage and logistics.
- Company: Join the University of Derby, a top-rated institution committed to excellence and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and wellness support.
- Other info: Flexible hours required for key events; great opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team making a positive impact on campus life every day.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, a clean driving licence, and a can-do attitude.
The predicted salary is between 25045 - 25421 £ per year.
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
The University of Derby Estates Department is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable campus environment, that supports our passion for delivering world class education and ground-breaking research. The Estates team has over 250 colleagues, working across all of our sites on everything from the refurbishment of buildings to catering.
About the Role
As an Estates Team Member, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the University’s estate. Working as part of a dedicated Estates team, you will provide essential porterage and logistics support across multiple University sites, helping to deliver an excellent environment for students, staff, and visitors. This varied, hands-on role includes setting up spaces for lectures, meetings, and events, moving furniture and equipment, managing post room operations, and delivering mail, parcels, and goods between campuses. You will also drive University vehicles, maintain accurate records, and use Estates systems to manage work activities and ensure services are delivered efficiently. You'll work closely with colleagues and customers across the University, providing a responsive and professional service while adapting to changing operational priorities. A strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, health and safety, and sustainability is essential, as is the flexibility to work across different campuses and support a wide range of Estates activities.
About You
You will be a reliable, practical, and customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will take pride in delivering a high-quality service, working safely, and supporting colleagues and customers with a positive, can-do attitude. You'll have GCSEs at Grade C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent experience; a full, clean manual UK driving licence, and be a confident driver who is happy to travel regularly between University sites. Comfortable carrying out a wide range of manual handling tasks, you will be required to physically lift up to 20kg without the use of equipment; undertaking porterage and delivery duties while following safe working practices. You will be comfortable working independently, able to use your initiative to solve problems, and communicate effectively with people at all levels. You'll also be confident using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook to complete routine administrative tasks and maintain accurate records. Flexibility is important to be successful in this role. You'll be required to adapt your working hours to support key University events, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when required, and you understand the importance of providing a responsive service across multiple locations. Ideally, you'll have experience working in a large, multi-site organisation, a customer service qualification, manual handling training, and an understanding of health and safety practices. Above all, you'll be committed to supporting the University's values, creating a safe and welcoming environment, and making a positive contribution to the Estates team every day.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Stacey Sparkes, CAFM Estates Services Senior Supervisor.
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026
Area: Operational Support
Salary: £25,045 to £25,421 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £29,234 per annum).
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