Post, Goods In & Portering Operative

Forming part of a hardworking and supportive team who mentor each other to maximise the skills available within the team, this role is Integral in the delivery of an efficient Postal, Portering and Goods-In service. The role is responsible for operating computerised systems including but not limited to Franking machines, handheld devices, desk top PCs and Inputting any required data accurately onto out online systems. Receiving goods in and routing them to the correct location within the agreed timescales, delivering items, moving heavy items between buildings and sites, and booking couriers are just some of the tasks this varied role involves.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4pm with a half hour lunch break.

You will have some experience of working in a similar role ideally using relevant computerised systems. You will be a strong team player with the ability to use your initiative and problem solve when required and demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service. You will have a basic understanding of safe working practices including manual handling and be able to drive vehicles of various types and sizes up to but NOT including HGV., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). All our benefits can be viewed here

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.