Porter/Services Driver

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking a Porter/Services Driver to join a small support team based in Osney Mead.

Dealing extensively with internal and occasionally external customers you will provide a professional and efficient service at all times. You will assist with moving furniture and equipment, first line maintenance tasks and will play an active role as required in emergency situations. You will drive various library vehicles for the movement of people and goods around the University estate as well as sort and deliver incoming and outgoing mail. You will maintain clear and accurate records, lock/unlock buildings, set/deactivate alarms and respond to general enquiries.

You will have experience in a customer facing environment and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels in the organisation. You will hold a current driving licence.  You will be able to undertake significant levels of manual handling and lifting tasks, work well with minimum supervision and communicate effectively.

This is a full-time, permanent post.

As other staff leave the library at 17:00, this a lone-working post.  However, a porter serves the rest of the building but is not based within the library premises.

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.

You are required to submit a supporting statement with your application, outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the role (see the ‘How to Apply’ section for further details).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Wednesday 14 September 2022 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 30 September 2022.