Non-Residential Porter
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,805 per year |
| Additional salary information: | This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0925-203 |
Summary
Full-Time, Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Porter in the Estates Department. The Porter team comprises four members who work closely with the Estates Building Coordinators to deliver a wide variety of services across the University to provide a safe and tidy environment for students and staff. The main focus of the job comprises tasks across the Academic buildings, but the team are also involved in works related to regular College events including Graduation ceremonies, Open days, Conferences, formal dinners and other high-profile events.
The ideal Porter will
Have a full, clean, manual driving license
Have experience driving Luton Vans
Show care and attention with an eye for detail and proud to do a great job
Be well presented with excellent customer service and communication skills
Some of the duties of this role include
Work between 0800 and 1600, Monday to Friday
Work out of hours and occasional weekends when required
Lift items of varying sizes and weights using the correct manual handling skills
Load and unload vehicles
Move the contents of offices to new locations
Set up teaching rooms and exam desks
Assemble furniture
Collect waste electrical items and furniture and dispose of correctly
Be friendly and respectful to others
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities. The post is based in Egham, Surrey.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0925-203
Closing Date: 23:59, 16 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Applications are invited for the post of Porter in the Estates Department. The Porter team comprises four members who work closely with the Estates Building Coordinators to deliver a wide variety of services across the University to provide a safe and tidy environment for students and staff. The main focus of the job comprises tasks across the Academic buildings, but the team are also involved in works related to regular College events including Graduation ceremonies, Open days, Conferences, formal dinners and other high-profile events.
The ideal Porter will
Have a full, clean, manual driving license
Have experience driving Luton Vans
Show care and attention with an eye for detail and proud to do a great job
Be well presented with excellent customer service and communication skills
Some of the duties of this role include
Work between 0800 and 1600, Monday to Friday
Work out of hours and occasional weekends when required
Lift items of varying sizes and weights using the correct manual handling skills
Load and unload vehicles
Move the contents of offices to new locations
Set up teaching rooms and exam desks
Assemble furniture
Collect waste electrical items and furniture and dispose of correctly
Be friendly and respectful to others
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities. The post is based in Egham, Surrey.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0925-203
Closing Date: 23:59, 16 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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