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