Porter

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1046678/152999
  • Location: Chatham
  • Job type: Full Time - 40 hrs pw Mon - Fri Week 1 - 7:00-15:30 - Week 2 - 11:30/12:30-20:00/21:00
  • Salary: £13.28 per hour plus great Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 03 February 2026
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About the role

Porter Fixed Term Contract 12 months - University of Greenwich Medway

  • £13.28ph + excellent benefits

  • 40 hours pw Week 1 - 7:00-15:30 - Week 2 - 11:30/12:30-20:00/21:00

  • Monday to Friday

  • Driving License essential - Experienced with commercial vehicles, including Luton vans

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  • Onsite Parking

Join us in creating a welcoming, efficient and inspiring campus experience

At Sodexo, our mission is to deliver exceptional services that make everyday life better. We’re proud to partner with the University of Greenwich, supporting students, staff, and visitors across all campuses. As a Porter, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the campus runs smoothly, looks its best, and feels like a great place to study and work.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being on the move, and loves helping others. Every day will bring variety, teamwork, and the satisfaction of making a real impact.

Your cheerful, can-do attitude will make you a major part of everyone's everyday experience.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a key part of the Portering team, you’ll help deliver an integrated FM service across all University of Greenwich sites. Your day may include:

  • Moving equipment, resources, materials, and supplies safely and efficiently

  • Supporting the collection, movement, and delivery of mail across campus

  • Assisting with deliveries of stock and equipment

  • Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for classes, meetings, and events

  • Helping to prepare spaces and resources for University events and activities

  • Keeping internal and external areas tidy, safe, and welcoming

  • Supporting waste collection and removal

  • Providing friendly, professional customer service at all times

  • Taking ownership of tasks, understanding client needs, and championing Sodexo values

  • Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, high-performing team

  • Following all Health & Safety and COSHH processes

  • Completing any reasonable ad hoc duties as required

Every task you complete enhances the University experience and contributes to a clean, organised and efficient campus environment.

What You Bring

  • Customer-focused, friendly, and able to build strong working relationships

  • A confident communicator who can think on their feet and offer practical solutions

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive when working alone or as part of a team

  • Comfortable monitoring performance and using initiative to improve outcomes

  • Resilient when handling challenging situations

  • Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Able to support out-of-hours emergencies when needed

  • Experienced with commercial vehicles, including Luton vans

  • Capable of influencing positive change and contributing to team success

What We Offer

  • Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.

  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.

  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.

  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.

  • Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

  • Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.

  • Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.

  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.

  • A flexible and dynamic work environment.

  • Competitive compensation.

  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note:

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

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Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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