Summer Porters, Estates & Facilities (EST423M)
Summer Porters, Estates & Facilities (EST423M)
The University of Aberdeen is looking for three enthusiastic and motivated University of Aberdeen Undergraduate students to undertake the role of Summer Porter (11 weeks fixed term) within the Estates & Facilities Section. Successful candidates will assist in the provision of a comprehensive logistics, mailing and Portering service for the University for 36.5 hours per week Monday to Friday for a period of 11 weeks from Monday 9 June to Sunday 23 August 2026. Successful candidates will be provided with a uniform, protective clothing and relevant training in order to carry out their duties.Duties will include assisting in the delivery and collection of goods, mail, moving and handling of furniture and equipment and other related duties. Core hours will be 0700 – 1500 hours Monday to Friday for the fixed term period, although some flexibility may be required for events and other activities. Duties will be either at Kings or Foresterhill campus.
Job Description
Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills and be physically able to undertake foot patrols and regular manual handling duties.
The role will form part of the Estates & Facilities Section which is part of the University’s Professional Services. With approximately 1500 staff, Professional Services consists of a number of student and academic focused areas as well as other corporate and support areas.
Salary will be Grade 1 salary scale Spinal Point 7 (£12.93 per hour) on a 36.5 hour week for the 11 week fixed term with pro rata leave also awarded for the period.
Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references.
Informal enquiries should be made to Graeme Mutch, Sacrist Tel. 01224 273325, or E mail: sacrist@abdn.ac.uk.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: EST423M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21 April 2026
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.