Facilities Porter

You will be required to assist in the delivery of the day operation at Aberystwyth University by providing a porter and cleaning service under the direction of the Manager. The work will be sited at Penglais campus although the successful candidates will be expected to work from any of the universities sites in Aberystwyth.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Catherine Green at

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to intruder and fire alarm activations, telemetry, and other alarm systems.
• To comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to;

• Respond to emergencies and incidents with supervision and assistance from either or all the following:

• Prevent and detect fire in university buildings to include investigating alarm activations. Record clearly and accurately all fire alarm activations and undertake weekly fire alarm tests.
• Prevent and detect any damage to University Buildings.
• Prevent and detect intruders or instances of theft.
• Car Park duties during Open and Visiting days, conference events and as required.
• Produce clear and accurate records of incidents, accidents and near misses, breeches of compliance, outstanding maintenance items etc.
• Portering duties – from setting up meeting rooms to moving heavy items e.g. furniture. and support the delivery of refreshments for conferences. Carry out litter picking and assist with adverse weather plan for external surroundings of the buildings.
• Clean designated areas to include communal, office and toilet areas, laboratories. Deal with refuse removal to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Undertake minor maintenance and reporting all other maintenance problems to include, but not limited to replacing defective lamps and tubes.
• Undertake all training courses as necessary to carry out duties, which may include but not limited to Manual Handling and complying with COSHH regulations.
• Reporting faulty or damaged equipment and potential hazards to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Attend team meetings.
• Adhere to the work-wear code.
• The post holder may on occasions be required to drive a Company vehicle.
• You will be required to work within all of Aberystwyth University premises.
• Willingness to cover for annual leave and sickness absence.
• Basic IT skills would be desirable for this position, to allow the post-holder the ability to navigate the University website and e-mail.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

The position is physically demanding therefore it is essential that the successful applicant has an appropriate level of health and fitness

Essential