Housekeeping Porter - £12.71 per hour | Full-Time | Immediate start

Job description

Temporary Housekeeping Porter

£12.71 per hour | Full-Time | Immediate StartLocation: Reading

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Housekeeping Porter to join a busy Estates & Services team on a temporary basis. This is a practical, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys physical work and takes pride in keeping environments clean, safe and well-maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Housekeeping Portering team, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the site by carrying out essential porterage and outdoor maintenance duties, including:

• Collecting and delivering laundry to boarding houses
• Managing rubbish and recycling across the site, including use of waste compactors
• Maintaining the central waste and recycling area
• Sweeping and cleaning all external areas
• Removing cobwebs and debris from building exteriors
• Cleaning external paintwork (to stretch height) and lower-level windows
• Using high-pressure washers for paths, buildings and chewing gum removal
• Delivering cleaning materials and supplies to Housekeeping staff
• Assisting with furniture moves when required
• Responding to ad-hoc tasks set by the Events & Facilities Manager
• Supporting the Housekeeping team during busy periods
• Reporting any incidents, damage or safety concerns promptly

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 37.5 paid hours per week, including:
  • 15-minute paid tea break
  • 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Weekend rota during term time (around 10 weekends per year), 7:00am – 12:00pm

What We’re Looking For

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work
• Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual and a good team player
• Basic awareness of health & safety
• Previous experience in porterage, facilities, caretaking or housekeeping is helpful but not essential

Have expertise and experience??

APPLY NOW!!

alternatively contact Muzna at Reed Reading Office

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£12.00 Per Hour

Published at

11-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English