Library Porter

  • Bristol
  • Bristol City Council

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.

  • 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 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?

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.

  • 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._