Part-Time Weekend Night Porter

13 hours ago

Durham DH YD, United Kingdom Teikyo University of Japan in Durham Full time

TEIKYO UNIVERSITY OF JAPAN IN DURHAM

Wishes to recruit a Part-time Weekend Night Porter.

  • Night Shift 1900hrs – 0700Hrs
  • 24 hours over Saturday - Sunday.
  • Gross annual salary circa £15,238
  • Access to contributory pension scheme
  • 12 days annual holiday.
  • Reporting to the Head Porter and responsible for physical security, porter's lodge duties, daily maintenance tasks, driving and student safety.
  • Desirable qualifications: current driving licence; computer literate; basic first aid qualification

To apply, please send your CV and letter of application to the Head Porter (Mr Brian Ledger) on by 1st December 2025.

Please note, this post is employed directly by Teikyo University of Japan in Durham. Applications made to this portal will not be considered.

JOB TITLE: WEEK-END NIGHT SHIFT PORTER – (24 HOURS WEEKLY: SHIFT 1900 – 0700 SAT - SUN)

WORK LOCATION: Shoichi Hall and all other Teikyo University of Japan in Durham (TUID) sites

RESPONSIBLE TO: Bursar, through the Head Porter and Utilities Manager

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible to the Head Porter and Utilities Manager for:
  • Responding with urgency to all fire and medical emergencies;
  • Ensuring that all noise levels (bedrooms/corridors/entrance/halls) are kept to an acceptable level in both Halls of Residence throughout each shift;
  • Providing verbal warnings to any noisy students who elect to ignore the TUID rules on noise levels;
  • Answering queries amicably and professionally from students, staff and members of the public, and giving assistance wherever possible, and advice as required;
  • Carrying out an irregular pattern of security patrolling (internal/external) across the whole TUID estate, including regularly monitoring the CCTV security system;
  • Reporting, rectifying and recording any faults noted by him/her by others, in the TUID buildings and installations and drawing these to the attention of the Head Porter prior to going off shift;
  • The accurate operation of a very simple cash book for the recording and sale of stock (including signing for the petty cash box balance at the commencement and end of each shift);
  • Driving the company minibuses on official journeys (mainly local) as required by the student programme;
  • Actioning the daily task schedule (faults log/job sheet) in accordance with the Head Porter's instructions;
  • Recording all shift events accurately and legibly in the Porters' Lodge diary;
  • Maintaining reliable communications (telephone land-line and mobile) for on-call emergencies throughout his/her shift;
  • Securing the Lafcadio Hearn Cultural Centre at the end of each working day;
  • Ensuring that appropriate TUID and relevant College staff are updated on all student emergencies (unless of a minor nature)
  • Acting as Fire Marshal whenever the situation arises and ensuring that all residents are directed to the Fire Assembly Point (FAP)
  • Checking the occupancy register for both Halls of Residence at the beginning of each shift
  • Ensuring that the pantries, computer room and relaxation lounges are kept clean/tidy and used appropriately.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current driving licence
  • Flexibility: occasionally, the portering staffs are required to operate outside Durham; and to cover at intervals for staff sickness, leave
  • A very positive interest in students' welfare
  • A basic knowledge of first aid
  • Computer literate
  • DIY skills for a diversity of domestic support tasks

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £15,238.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person

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