Temporary Ongoing Porter - Dartford

PMR are working with a managing agent who is actively seeking an Ongoing Temporary Day Porter to work on a residential block based in Dartford. We would be looking for a well presented candidate who is ideally immediately available and lives within close proximity/ travelling distance to the site.

Hours: 8am to 2pm, Monday to Friday

Rate: £10.85 (London Living Wage) + Holiday Pay

Duties:

• This is predominantly a front of desk position. The individual will be expected to be situated at the main reception desk for most of the working day. However, they will also be required to:
• To provide all necessary services to the residents as per the instructions of senior management.
• To communicate efficiently with all other members of staff, the residents, guests, and onsite contractors.
• Responsible for the light cleaning and comfort of the reception area and common parts at all times.
• To respond proactively to resident requests. Always respond a timely and polite manner.
• During working hours, you will be located at the reception desk except when carrying out any required work within the building.
• You will be required to carry out a minimum of two inspections of the common areas of the building. At the end of your shift, you must ensure the property is kept clean, tidy and that all electrical/ technological appliances are always in good working conditions.
• At all times you are to ensure the security of the building is not jeopardised in any way.
• You are always to assist residents together with their guests and visitors when and where required. It should be remembered that your duty is to the residents, however, please note that any assistance given to any individual should not distract from your duties required to the whole.
• Ensure that you are always courteous, polite, and positive to residents, guests, suppliers, and the public in general.
• To monitor all persons at the property and ensure they have a right to be present.
• To monitor the presence of workmen working within the building and supervise their activities to ensure minimum disturbance to residents.
• Co-ordinate access and building systems from front desk suite and monitor and react to alarms as directed.
• Liaise with Emergency Services as required.
• Log and report any incidence of disrepair by using the appropriate procedure / tool at your disposal. Immediately inform senior management of the incidence. This should include all building defects, plumbing, heating and lighting in the common parts, whilst on duty. Where such defects are considered an emergency, they should be reported to senior management immediately.
• Report and monitor Health & Safety issues and ensure a safe working practice is adhered to.
• Carry out communal lighting inspections of the building and replace or report any defective bulbs. You are only permitted to replace bulbs following current Health & Safety regulations for working at height.
• To collect, securely tie, refuse sacks if found on inspection walk through and place in the bin's storage areas provided in the communal parts. No bags or rubbish should be left in the common parts over night or for a long period of time. Report to senior management any fly tipping in bin/bike stores and items stored in riser cupboards and hallways/stairwells.
• Ensure that all spillages and rubbish is cleared away immediately and that all areas of the building (principally the reception hall) are always immaculate.
• Carry out any additional duties as directed by senior management.
• Be flexible and have a hands approach. Please offer help and assistance to others where you can

Candidates will ideally have previous experience working on residential developments previously, or have worked within 4-5* luxury hotels in a similar role.

You must apply with your CV and be able to provide 2 professional references, all candidates must undergo relevant vetting checks.