Porter - Full time, Permanent

Porter
Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £24,596 per annum
Town Centre Campus, Burton on Trent

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Porter to join our Facilities team at Burton & South Derbyshire College.  This is a vital frontline role supporting the day-to-day operations of the college, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-organised environment for staff, learners, and visitors.

The successful candidate will provide a high-quality portering service across the campus, including room setups, internal moves, and general operational support, whilst complying with health and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Setting up and clear rooms for teaching sessions, events, and examinations
• Moving furniture, equipment, and deliveries safely across campus
• Assisting with receipt and distribution of goods and materials
• Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs as required
• Supporting security arrangements including locking/unlocking buildings
• Ensuring all areas are clean, tidy, and safe, reporting hazards promptly
• Providing a helpful and professional service to staff, students, and visitors
• Assisting during open days, enrolment, and special events

This role is typically shift-based, including early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends depending on college needs.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

If you are viewing the advert via a 3rd party job board, please visit the ‘Work for us’ page on the BSDC website for the full job advert and job description.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon 
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values.  We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 17th July with the intention to interview w/c 27 July.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note late applications are not acceptable.