Porter
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 - £13.45 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH99 1SP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
Summary
- 41.8 hours per week
- Monday to Friday (Occasional Weekend's)
- 8:00am - 4:51pm
- £13.45 per hour
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Are you someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? The Scottish Parliament is looking for a proactive and reliable
Porterto join our team.
Inthis varied and rewarding role, you will provide a comprehensive porteringservice across the parliamentary estate, supporting the day-to-day operation ofthe Parliament. You will work closely with parliamentary staff, MSPs, theirstaff, journalists, contractors, guests and visitors, ensuring that facilities,equipment and resources are delivered efficiently and professionally. Yourcontribution will play an important role in helping the Scottish Parliamentoperate smoothly while providing an exceptional experience for everyone whovisits and works within the building.
What you’ll do:
- Set up meeting rooms, events and workspaces by moving furniture and equipment.
- Deliver and move furniture, equipment, mail and other items safely across the Parliament and other locations.
- Carry out basic checks on IT and office equipment, including replacing toner, refilling paper and resolving simple issues.
- Support events, exhibitions and office moves, including loading and unloading deliveries and managing storage areas.
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting staff, visitors and contractors in a professional and helpful manner.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times and carry out other reasonable duties to support the team.
What you'll bring:
- A positive, flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- A strong focus on customer service and confident communication skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A good level of physical fitness to safely carry out manual handling tasks, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate.
- A full, clean UK driving licence is desirable.
- Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, when required to meet business needs.
What we offer:
Workingwith Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part ofsomething greater. You’ll be valued for who you are, have the chance to make apositive impact through your everyday work, and be supported to thrive in yourown way.
Inaddition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plans
- Cycle to Work scheme and Paid Volunteering Day
Bepart of the team that keeps the Scottish Parliament moving — deliveroutstanding support, work with a variety of people, and apply today to become aSupport Services Technician!