Porter/Services Driver

Location: Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0EW

About the role

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Bodleian Libraries Facilities Management team, providing a professional, customer-focused service across the University estate. You will assist with first line maintenance tasks, the movement of furniture and equipment, and with the delivery of items across the University estate as required. You will also support emergency responses to help protect people, buildings and collections, maintain accurate records, and respond to enquiries by telephone, email and in person.

The role involves regular driving duties, including operating library vehicles such as vans and minibuses for transporting people and goods, as well as basic vehicle maintenance and cleaning. You will assist with opening and closing buildings, setting and un/setting alarms on a shift pattern, sorting and distributing mail, and undertaking domestic and support tasks in sensitive or restricted areas. You will be expected to comply at all times with Health and Safety legislation and University policies, and to provide cover for colleagues during periods of staff absence or high demand.

This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.

About You

You will hold a current driving licence and have experience of driving in a city environment, along with experience of working in a customer-facing role. You will be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, operate as part of a team with minimal supervision, and demonstrate flexibility in your approach to work. You will be able to undertake manual handling and lifting tasks, maintain accurate records, and be confident using IT systems including email and Microsoft Office applications. You will have experience of working in a position of trust and possess a good standard of written and spoken English, enabling you to communicate clearly and professionally.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 2^nd March 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 16^th March 2026.

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