Porter, Chadderton

Contract: Permanent | Salary: £25,989 per annum | Hours: 36.66 per week | Location: Spindles Workspace | Ref: 001519

To be part of a successful Facilities Management Team to provide an effective portering service to Oldham Council assets including Civic Centre, Spindles Workspace, JR Clynes and the new Market and Event Centre.

• Carrying supplies and furniture
• Electric light replacement
• Flag flying
• General security, including locking and unlocking doors
• Attendance at Council Meetings
• Assist with election duties, including the setup of polling stations each year and responsibility for upkeep and replacement of polling booths
• Have a full understanding of all equipment associated with efficient delivery of a Porter service for the Civic Centre and other Town Centre buildings when required
• Assist with gritting the pathways in adverse weather conditions to ensure staff are safe when accessing the buildings
• Assist in organising meeting requirements, ensuring each meeting or event has appropriate I.T. and correct furniture layout, sourcing required services as deemed necessary

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Pride in consistently delivering work to required standards and deadlines
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people and deliver a customer‑focused service
• Ability to manage the removal of furniture and equipment around the building as required

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10‑years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared‑cost additional voluntary contributions
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24‑hour access to advice and support
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• Peer support groups

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.