Civic Porter
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,171 to £28,257 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chelmsford City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Chelmsford City Council is looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to join our Facilities Management Team as a Civic Porter. In this important role, you’ll help keep the Civic Centre running smoothly by carrying out a range of tasks. These include receiving and sorting post, helping with minor maintenance, setting up furniture in rooms, keeping outdoor areas clean, and helping ensure the building and our users stays safe and secure.
Working 15 hours per week typically Tuesday and Wednesday within a 3-week shift rota. Morning shifts are usually 7am to 3pm and afternoon shifts are usually Midday to 8pm.
We’re looking for someone who has some experience with basic maintenance and is comfortable using a computer for simple tasks. You’ll need to be well-organised and follow safe working practices.
The successful applicant will be based mostly at the Civic Centre Offices in Chelmsford, but may be required to travel to sites within the district.
Please be aware that porters may be required to be ‘on call’ outside of the normal hours of service, on a rota basis to cover overnight and weekend call outs. The post holder should be able to attend the Civic Centre site within 30 minutes.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
Working 15 hours per week typically Tuesday and Wednesday within a 3-week shift rota. Morning shifts are usually 7am to 3pm and afternoon shifts are usually Midday to 8pm.
We’re looking for someone who has some experience with basic maintenance and is comfortable using a computer for simple tasks. You’ll need to be well-organised and follow safe working practices.
The successful applicant will be based mostly at the Civic Centre Offices in Chelmsford, but may be required to travel to sites within the district.
Please be aware that porters may be required to be ‘on call’ outside of the normal hours of service, on a rota basis to cover overnight and weekend call outs. The post holder should be able to attend the Civic Centre site within 30 minutes.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
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