Library Porter

Part Time, Fixed Term - 18 months
We're looking for a Porter to join the busiest library in the City. it's a small team but a big library, with hundreds of people visiting every day. You'll enjoy working with the public, offering a friendly welcome to all.
Duties range from portering to cleaning to maintenance to security and on your application you'll need to show that you:

• Can work unsupervised and as part of a team

• Can communicate with a wide range of people in a wide range of situations

• Are equalities aware

• Will remain calm in a crisis, taking charge in an emergency

• Can provide good customer care

• Can move boxes and crates safely following manual handling guidelines

• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft

You might also have previous experience of similar work in security, portering, building maintenance and/or working with the public.
Central Library is open seven days a week so you'll be working to a shift system as below. You'll also need to have a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
0600-1330
0600-1330
0600-1330
0600-1330
0600-1330

Week 2
1130-1730
1200-1930
1130-1730
0800-1730
1200-1730
If you haven’t already, then view our recruitment site which has a range of roles here https://www.bristol.gov.uk/work-for-bristol-libraries
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
If you'd like more information after you've seen the Job Description and Person Specification please ring Jacqui Marsh on 07920 546 354 or email jacqui.marsh@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.