Porter, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

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Make a difference behind the scenes and at the heart of campus life

Porter

• University of Greenwich, Greenwich Campus, 30 Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS
• £14.80ph + excellent benefits
• 40 hours per week
• Working: Monday to Friday. Early / Lates on rotation. 7am to 4pm and/or 9am to 6pm
• Full clean driving license essential, manual cars
• Age 25yrs + due to insurance purposes for driving luton vans

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At Sodexo, our people are the driving force behind exceptional experiences. We're looking for a proactive, reliable and customer-focused Porter to join our Facilities Management team at the University of Greenwich
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This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in keeping a vibrant university campus running smoothly. From supporting major events and room set-ups to handling deliveries, post distribution and maintaining campus standards, no two days are the same.

As a Porter, you'll support the delivery of an integrated Facilities Management service across the University of Greenwich campus. You'll be a visible and valued member of the team, ensuring the university environment remains welcoming, safe and efficient for students, staff and visitors.

We're looking for someone who demonstrates Sodexo's values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress.

If you're a team player who enjoys being active, takes pride in delivering great service and enjoys helping people, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Moving furniture, equipment, materials and supplies safely and efficiently
• Supporting the delivery and collection of mail across campus
• Assisting with stock, equipment and supplier deliveries
• Setting up teaching spaces, meeting rooms and event venues
• Supporting university events with room preparations and resource deployment
• Maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of designated internal and external areas
• Assisting with waste collection and removal activities
• Delivering excellent customer service to students, staff and visitors
• Working closely with colleagues across Sodexo and the University
• Following Health & Safety and COSHH procedures at all times
• Supporting the wider Facilities team with additional duties when required

What you bring:

• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The confidence to respond professionally to changing priorities
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience in a portering, facilities, logistics, housekeeping, hospitality, warehouse or customer service environment
• Experience driving commercial vehicles, including Luton vans (desirable)
• The willingness to occasionally support outside normal working hours during emergencies or special events

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it is a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and…