EFS-U99 - Caretaker/Porter

Strictly Internal Applicants only – this vacancy is currently ringfenced for colleagues at risk of redundancy

The Campus Management Team at the University of Winchester is looking for Caretaker/Porters to join its busy team in the Estates and Facilities Department.  The postholder will be part of a team who are responsible for caretaking/cleaning and portering duties across the University’s beautiful campus.

The post holder will be responsible for deliveries and collections across the campus as well as post room duties, lifting and moving furniture, deep cleaning regimes and recycling duties.

The Caretaker/Porter will be rostered to work across the three shifts on a rotation basis, so candidates will need to be flexible and able to work all 3 shifts. Regular weekend work is required, however we would expect staff to work no more than 2 weekends in 4 - days off in the week are allocated after a weekend has been worked.

Shift patterns across the day -

Early 0600-1400 hrs

Middle 1000hrs–1800 hrs

Late 1400hrs–2200 hrs

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and will have:

• Worked in a customer focussed environment
• Experience of driving larger vehicles (vans)
• Experience of cleaning and caretaking duties
• A Team Player that is enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work tasks
• Ability to prioritise tasks

In return, you will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including: 

• Uniform provided
• Various travel discounts available 

• Holiday entitlement of 21 days per year rising by 5 days after 5 years’ service and the option to buy extra leave up to a maximum of 35 days

• Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment
• Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes
• Contributory pension scheme
• On site gym and sports facilities

*The Living Wage is offered at the University’s discretion and may be reviewed at any time and does not constitute a contractual entitlement.

Closing date:  24 April 2024

Interview date:  To be confirmed

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