Driver/porter
7 months ago
We are Dalkia UK. We provide facilities services to EDF Energy at Cannington Court, a unique conference venue in Somerset.
We're looking for a **permanent part time Driver / Porter, 20 hours per week.**
Cannington Court boasts 50 en-suite bedrooms, a wide range of learning and meeting spaces, plus learning technology throughout. Our facilities team are dedicated to creating a welcoming ambience and an exceptional service, ensuring guests enjoy a memorable experience.
There will be a salary uplift in April to £12.00 per hour.
**Hours of work**
- week 1 - Monday/Tuesday 07:00 - 15:30 and Wednesday 07:00 - 11:00
- week 2 - Monday/Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00 and Wednesday 09:30 - 13:30
**Responsibilities**
- Ensure high welcoming standards and attention to detail are adhered to when undertaking driving duties.
- Be prompt and efficient when transporting delegates/guests/staff.
- Ensure correct use and suggest improvements to the transport scheduling system.
- Undertake daily setting to work and vehicle checks to ensure they are safe and available to operate.
- Maintaining full and accurate written logs.
- Undertake re-fueling and cleaning duties where required.
- Report any defects/incidents to fleet services in a timely manner.
- Maintain any luggage storage area in good order. Deliver luggage to guest rooms where appropriate.
- Assist Concierge with general porterage duties, including moving of furniture/room set up duties
- Be willing to adapt within role to cover general grounds maintenance and occasional light maintenance duties e.g painting.
- To be conversant with the reception/facility computer systems including booking system
- Demonstrate a caring professional attitude at all times.
- Assist with collection of guests/delegates for any offsite bookings.
- Always maintain a smart appearance.
- To be responsive to the need to work extended/flexible hours if needed.
- To attend team briefing and training sessions as required.
- General assistance to the onsite maintenance and general teams to ensure reactive and planned jobs are completed.
- Assist the driving team in the transportation of delegates to and from site, including coverage for holidays and out of hours requests.
**Benefits**
- Flexible Benefits Scheme - including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
- Access to wellbeing programmes
- Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
- Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
- The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
- Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
- Full induction and training
- Uniform and PPE
We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you need adjustments, we're happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our talent acquisition team in confidence.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £10.90 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
**Experience**:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cannington (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cannington: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person