Housekeeping Porter - £12.71 per hour | Full-Time | Immediate start

Job Description

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Temporary Housekeeping Porter

£12.71 per hour | Full-Time | Immediate StartLocation: Reading

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Housekeeping Porter to join a busy Estates & Services team on a temporary basis. This is a practical, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys physical work and takes pride in keeping environments clean, safe and well-maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Housekeeping Portering team, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the site by carrying out essential porterage and outdoor maintenance duties, including:

• Collecting and delivering laundry to boarding houses
• Managing rubbish and recycling across the site, including use of waste compactors
• Maintaining the central waste and recycling area
• Sweeping and cleaning all external areas
• Removing cobwebs and debris from building exteriors
• Cleaning external paintwork (to stretch height) and lower-level windows
• Using high-pressure washers for paths, buildings and chewing gum removal
• Delivering cleaning materials and supplies to Housekeeping staff
• Assisting with furniture moves when required
• Responding to ad-hoc tasks set by the Events & Facilities Manager
• Supporting the Housekeeping team during busy periods
• Reporting any incidents, damage or safety concerns promptly

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 37.5 paid hours per week, including:
  • 15-minute paid tea break
  • 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Weekend rota xwzovoh during term time (around 10 weekends per year), 7:00am – 12:00pm

What We’re Looking For

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work
• Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual and a good team player
• Basic awareness of health & safety
• Previous experience in porterage, facilities, caretaking or housekeeping is helpful but not essential

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alternatively contact Muzna at Reed Reading Office