Porter/Services Driver (2 posts)

Location: Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0EW
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 2

About the role

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking two Porter/Services Drivers to join the Facilities Team based at Osney One. You will support the smooth operation of library services across the University by driving library vehicles, including book delivery services, transporting goods and passengers, and assisting with mail distribution.

You will also help maintain the safety, security and presentation of library buildings through activities such as locking and unlocking premises, setting alarms, carrying out basic maintenance tasks, setting up rooms for events and meetings, and assisting with furniture and equipment moves. The role requires a professional, customer-focused approach and involves regular interaction with colleagues and library users.

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

About You

You will hold a current driving licence and have experience driving in a city environment. You will have experience in a customer-facing role and be confident communicating with a wide range of people. You will be a reliable team player who can work independently when required and adapt to changing priorities.

You will be comfortable undertaking manual handling tasks and maintaining accurate records, with basic IT skills including Microsoft Office and email. Experience of driving delivery vehicles or passenger vehicles would be advantageous.

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

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.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

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. CVs alone will not be considered.

Please contact Brad Dunstan, Osney One Building Facilities Manager (brad.dunstan@bodleian.ox.ac.uk) for any questions about the role. General recruitment process enquiries should be directed to GLAM Recruitment Team recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 27 July 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 4 August in-person.

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