Jobs at Royal Holloway | Facilities Management - Estates Services https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx?cat=1407&type=5 Latest job vacancies at Royal Holloway <![CDATA[Non-Residential Porter (0326-097)]]> https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0326-097 https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0326-097 Applications are invited for the post of Porter in the Estates Department. The Porter team comprises four members who work closely with the Estates Building Coordinators to deliver a wide variety of services across the University to provide a safe and tidy environment for students and staff. The main focus of the job comprises tasks across the Academic buildings, but the team are also involved in works related to regular College events including Graduation ceremonies, Open days, Conferences, formal dinners and other high profile events.

The ideal Porter will 

  • Have a full, clean, manual driving licence
  • Have experience driving Luton Vans
  • Show care and attention with an eye for detail and proud to do a great job
  • Be well presented with excellent customer service and communication skills

Some of the duties of this role include

  • Work between 0800 and 1600, Monday to Friday
  • Work out of hours and occasional weekends when required 
  • Lift items of varying sizes and weights using the correct manual handling skills
  • Load and unload vehicles
  • Move the contents of offices to new locations
  • Set up teaching rooms and exam desks
  • Assemble furniture
  • Collect waste electrical items and furniture and dispose of correctly
  • Be friendly and respectful to others

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement 
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
  • Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
  • Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

 

Please quote the reference: 0326-097

Closing Date:  23:59, 17 April 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,805 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

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