Library Porter

We're looking for a Porter to join the busiest library in the City. it's a small team but a big library, with hundreds of people visiting every day. You'll enjoy working with the public, offering a friendly welcome to all.

Duties range from portering to cleaning to maintenance to security and on your application you'll need to show that you:

You might also have previous experience of similar work in security, portering, building maintenance and/or working with the public.

Central Library is open seven days a week so you'll be working to a shift system as below. You'll also need to have a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.