Lancaster University

Facilities Porter (College)

LA1 4YW

Key information

Pay
£23,580 to £23,742 a year
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
27 Oct 2026
Closing date
4 Nov 2026

About this role

We currently have a vacancy for a part-time Facilities Porter, working as part of our Security and Portering team within one of our Colleges. The successful applicant will work 12-hour shifts, days and nights, averaging 21 hours per week over an eight-week shift pattern, working for four weeks followed by four weeks off, covering 365 days per year on our Bailrigg Campus. This is a permanent position.

You should be hardworking, reliable, willing to learn and possess excellent customer service skills. Previous portering experience is not essential but would be desirable, particularly experience of working in a similar environment. You should be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English and be committed to high standards. You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, have a flexible approach to solving day-to-day problems, and demonstrate a willingness to undertake development and training.