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Porter

Job details
Posting date: 20 August 2025
Salary: £12.90 to £12.9 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Location: City of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1DF
Company: Pertemps Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 57632601

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Summary

Job Title: Porter

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour

Location: Various locations across Edinburgh

Dates: 3 days of work (30th August, 6th September & 7th September)

Hours: 9am-5pm

Induction: Must be available to attend induction on 29th August (1pm-3pm)





Main Responsibilities:

- Unloading luggage and personal belongings from vehicles
- Transporting luggage into accommodation buildings (using lifts where necessary)
- Directing vehicles to appropriate unloading zones
- Providing a friendly and helpful first point of contact during move-in
- Monitoring entrance areas to manage flow and avoid congestion
- Reporting any maintenance or safety issues observed
- Keeping lobbies, corridors, and lifts clear and safe during move-in hours
- Supporting the accommodation team with general duties as needed



Key Skills:

- Able to lift, carry, and move heavy luggage safely
- Understands safe lifting techniques
- Able to give directions and answer basic questions clearly and politely
- Create a welcoming first impression for new students and families
- Work well with others to ensure a smooth move-in process

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