Logistic Operative X 4
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,310 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 November 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Portsmouth |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REC00004161 |
Summary
We are currently looking for four Logistic Operatives to join the Estates and Campus Services Department on a Fixed Term Contract basis. The role will be working as part of a team looking after the logistical services across the University.
The post has a wide range of responsibilities to staff within the University. Experience of working in Facilities Management, Soft Services, the HE Sector, or similar are preferred; however other experience will be considered. A good working knowledge of Health and Safety, and Manual Handling Regulations, plus a full UK driving licence are essential. As a candidate, you will need to be self-motivated, courteous, flexible, pro-active, and have good communications skills, both written and verbal. You will need to be a team player, as well as have the capability to work on your own initiative and be aware of the expectations of ability in the Manual Handling Regulations, as the largest part of the role involves manual handling.
Applicants must also need to be able to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, and be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver an excellent customer focused service. With an absolute commitment to continuous improvement at both team and individual levels, successful candidates must demonstrate an interest in student welfare in an atmosphere of open mindedness and inclusion for all.
The position has a good rate of pay, and a further enhancement for being a qualified First Aider (Training provided).
Hours of work: 08:30 to 17:15 Mon-Thurs (Fri 08:30 to 16:30) Unpaid lunch break 12:00 to 13:10
Location: St Andrews Court
This appointment is a fixed-term contract 27/02/2026
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact russ.bissett@port.ac.uk
The post has a wide range of responsibilities to staff within the University. Experience of working in Facilities Management, Soft Services, the HE Sector, or similar are preferred; however other experience will be considered. A good working knowledge of Health and Safety, and Manual Handling Regulations, plus a full UK driving licence are essential. As a candidate, you will need to be self-motivated, courteous, flexible, pro-active, and have good communications skills, both written and verbal. You will need to be a team player, as well as have the capability to work on your own initiative and be aware of the expectations of ability in the Manual Handling Regulations, as the largest part of the role involves manual handling.
Applicants must also need to be able to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, and be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver an excellent customer focused service. With an absolute commitment to continuous improvement at both team and individual levels, successful candidates must demonstrate an interest in student welfare in an atmosphere of open mindedness and inclusion for all.
The position has a good rate of pay, and a further enhancement for being a qualified First Aider (Training provided).
Hours of work: 08:30 to 17:15 Mon-Thurs (Fri 08:30 to 16:30) Unpaid lunch break 12:00 to 13:10
Location: St Andrews Court
This appointment is a fixed-term contract 27/02/2026
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact russ.bissett@port.ac.uk
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