Porter (Full Time)

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus* (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*.

Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.

About the department

Campus Services supports University of Bath life by housing over 5,000 students during the academic year and hosting external organisations for conferences, summer camps and away‑day events during the summer.

Established in August 2022, the department brings together all University facilities teams to deliver high‑quality services that enhance the experience of students, staff, visitors and commercial customers, and support excellence in education and research.

With over 400 staff, Campus Services includes Student Living, Hospitality, Retail, Cleaning and Portering, Security, Postal Services and Landscaping. Over the past year, we have continued to develop our services to meet the University’s evolving needs.

About the role

As a Porter you’ll have a key role in helping students transition from living at home to fully independent living and ensuring all our accommodation users have the best possible experience when staying with us.

Responsibilities include:

• Removing waste and recycling from accommodation areas
• Restocking essential customer supplies in accommodation areas
• Collecting and sorting linen and bedding
• Reporting maintenance issues
• Ensuring health and safety guidance is followed
• Acting as the face of the department, engaging with students and visitors

This is a permanent, full‑time role, working 36.5 hours per week from 9:00am to 5:20pm. The position follows a 5‑over‑7 working pattern, with an expectation to work weekends on a rotational basis. Weekend rota requirements apply mainly during the summer peak period, from May to September.

About You

You will be:

• Practical and reliable, with a positive approach to hands‑on work
• Able to adapt to different tasks in a busy environment
• A clear communicator who treats everyone respectfully
• Someone who follows procedures to keep the space safe and well‑run

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Park, Reslife Operations Team Leader on hp447@bath.ac.uk or Ben Jones, Residence Operations Team Leader on baj20@bath.ac.uk however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time and FTC positions.

This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a university staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying, that you select ‘other’ and note their name when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'. The referrer must be noted at time of application to be considered.

• Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

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