Library Porter

About the role

Bristol City Council is looking for a Porter to join the team at Bristol Central Library, described as the busiest library in the city with hundreds of visitors every day. It is a small team and the work involves welcoming the public. The post is permanent and part time, 31.5 hours per week, on a two-week rotating shift pattern covering seven days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Porter duties, cleaning and maintenance
• Working with the public and offering a friendly welcome
• Working unsupervised and as part of a team
• Moving boxes and crates safely following manual handling guidelines

Required profile

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people in different situations
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Calmness in a crisis and ability to take charge in an emergency
• Good customer care
• Previous experience in portering, building maintenance, working with the public and/or security is desirable
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required; no sponsorship offered

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft

What we offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance
• A fast-moving, supportive work environment

The role is not open to flexible working. Applications are made through the online application form, and candidates must show how they meet the essential criteria in the person specification to be shortlisted.