Porter​/Caretaker; Public Sector

VANRATH are excited to be working closely to support with the role of a Porter/Caretaker for a well established client within the local authority. This is initially a 3 month assignment, with possible extension.

• Assist with the smooth running of the facility Mail Room. Prepare post for distribution and dispatch. Deliver and collect promptly as directed, mail, messages and goods to and from various Departments and assist with the smooth running of the Mail Room to the required standard.
• Event/room set ups and changeovers for all events (theatres, wedding, conferences, banquets, meetings and exhibitions). To erect, dismantle and store equipment in line with the Council's Manual Handling Procedures. Set up audio-visual equipment in rooms and control lighting equipment and PA for weddings in Island Hall and other rooms.
• Assist with early opening/late closing of the facility and key holding duties on a shift basis and in line with facility programme requirements. Assist the manager on duty by supervising use of the facility by the public, ensuring provision of high standards of customer care, responding to customer complaints/queries, and directing these to the manager on duty as required. This will include:
• To provide security cover of the building, its contents
• Checking all deliveries of goods to the facility
• General cleaning duties of interior/exterior areas as directed, operating any machinery or equipment required.
• Assist with maintenance as directed, together with appropriate record keeping.
• To provide Reception/Telephone cover including operation of front desk, switchboard, computerised bookings and cash handling.
• Undertake appropriate training required for the job, e.g. manual handling, Evacuation procedures, lone working and first aid.

• A minimum of 1 Years 'previous experience in a similar post with specific experience in at least four of the following areas:

  • Mail room
  • Erecting, dismantling, storing of equipment
  • Reception
  • Security
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance work

• Basic AccessNI clearance will be needed.

Circa £26,340 plus pension & holiday pay