Porter/Supervisor

LOCATION: GLA CITY HALL, London, E16 1ZE

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm

PAY RATE: £15.15 per hour

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Job Purpose Summary

The porter would be responsible for ensuring that all internal meeting rooms and services within these rooms and the surrounding areas are always maintained to the highest of standards and ensure all room set up are competed correctly. Supervision of porters and cleaners in absence of Cleaning Supervisor. Occasional weekend works will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

o   Complete checklists

o   Working as a team to set up rooms, the Chamber and other event spaces by physically moving and rearranging furniture etc.

o   Responsible for Committee Rooms and Event Spaces set ups – e.g. theater / cabaret / boardroom / horseshoe / circle / semi-circle styles

o   Maintain that all assets in meeting rooms clean and tidy between the meetings

o   Basic knowledge of AV & IT – to have ability to resolve any minor issues, before escalating

o   Maintain / Stock meeting room stationery - i.e. pens / pencils / pads, whiteboard markers / erasers.

o   Replenishing photocopier consumables.

o   Daily communication with Facilities - including recording and reporting any issues / faults ongoing throughout the day

o   Ensuring all the assets ABM are responsible for are clean and in good condition.

o   Printing of daily information reports

o   Health and safety walk round / check

o   Ad hoc facilities job – e.g. assisting client and help desk requests

o   General maintenance of the assets

o   Ensuring that all storerooms are clean and tidy

o   Assisting cleaning team by carrying out cleaning tasks when and if required.

o   Supervision of porters and cleaners in absence of Cleaning Supervisor.

o   Occasional availability may be required to carry out periodic work over weekends.

This role will be performed across multiple floors within City Hall; overseeing internal meeting rooms and event spaces only and therefore will not be dealing with external clients, although some escorting for contractors may be required.

• The MRA will be provided with all necessary equipment to help perform the role.
• A uniform will be provided.

In this role the porter/supervisor will be liaising with multiple departments due to the variety of the role, although managed by the Deputy Operations Manager, the porter/supervisor will be in communication largely with the Facilities team (reporting issues / faults or completing H&S walk rounds).   

On occasion the porter will be asked to complete ad hoc duties.

Requirements

• Highly service focused with a ‘can do’ attitude 
• Highly organized. Able to plan and prioritize the work of self and others. 
• The ability to listen, question and interpret information to understand requirements 
• Ability to interact with people at all levels
• Good communication skills (written and Oral)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Maintain a flexible approach to your working
• Attention to detail

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.