Casual Porter/Driver

at  Salford Council

CASUAL PORTER/DRIVER

Grade: 1B, SCP 4 £12.31 hourly rate plus enhancements
Working Hours: Various, subject to service requirements
Contract Type: Casual
Location: Salford area
About us Venues in Salford is the commercial catering team for Salford City Council. We are looking for casual porter/driver to join our successful banqueting, conference, wedding and outside catering division.
About the Role As a casual porter/driver you will be directed by management to prepare our venues, including any outside catering events, with the correct furniture, table linen and AV/IT equipment inline with our customers specifications to optimise the success of the function. To take ownership when loading, unloading and transporting of goods and equipment in and around the Salford area adhering to the most recent Health and Safety guidelines. Providing our customers with clean, safe and welcoming buildings whilst establishing and maintaining the highest level of contact and communication with customers, staff and relevant officers to ensure we exceed our customers expectations as a service.
Our casual way of working gives you the flexibility to work hours that suit you. We endeavour to provide you with shifts on a month by month basis. If any additional work becomes available these can be offered to you at short notice. You will be required to work regular evenings and weekends.
About you We are looking for hardworking, trusting, reliable individuals who can work in a team. Your approach to working will reflect out Council’s values and they will be central to the way in which you behave with colleagues, customers and partners. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential and holder of lifting and handling certificate together with Food Hygiene certificate desirable. You will also need to maintain a clean, smart and professional appearance whilst on duty as you will be an ambassador for the Authority.

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