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  • Night Porter
    Night Porter
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Summary North Gate is a happy place to work and live; porters, caretakers, cleaners and security guards all make a significant contribution in creating this atmosphere. Reporting to the Head Porter, working closely with estate office, cleaner, caretaker, and back porter colleagues Night Porters provide a highly professional, smooth and seamless service to North Gate residents and their visitors. Porters should always be polite and respectful towards, colleagues, trades and delivery people and anyone else they encounter while performing their duties. Uniform should be clean and well pressed. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Head Porter, Night Porters work a 12-hour shift pattern, 4 days ON 4 days OFF of 8pm to 8am. • Arrive at North Gate shortly before shift start so you are ready to start work at 8pm, • Check porters’ lodge for any notices, • Get briefing from departing Duty Porters to enable a smooth transition, • Open block doors to residents and visitors, • Monitor Blocks 1 and 9 at least once an hour, check lifts and record visits on notice boards, • Ensure there is cover for blocks 1-4 and 5-9 and that one of you stays visible on the front drive, • Regulate parking on front drive to maximise space, • Keep contractor vehicles off front drive, • Help residents with shopping and luggage, • Accompany delivery people to block destination and ring delivery destination doorbells. Wait until delivery has been made. Take any undeliverable items to store and record on time sheet, • Check blocks, entrance halls, lifts and lift alarms are clean and working, that entrance doors and gates are opening and closing properly, • Talk to anyone wanting to access the site before letting them on, eg ask how can you help, where they are going and direct them to their destination, • Report trades people to Head Porter if they are working outside of allowed hours or not abiding by North Gate rules, • Distribute notices to blocks and residents as required by the Estate Office, • Keep paths and drives well gritted as and when necessary, • Sign flat keys in and out to people who have written permission to take them, using the record book in the Estate Office, • Follow the Night Schedule rota, • External and internal Lighting to be turned ON / OFF, • Full North Gate Uniform to be always worn, • Report any faults and issues as they arise, to Head Porter (or Deputy in the Head’s absence), • Call the Head Porter should anything unusual occur ASAP, or if he is unreachable, then the Deputy Head Porter, or finally the Estate Manager

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  • 🚗 Vehicle Collection & Delivery Driver – Terani Ltd
    🚗 Vehicle Collection & Delivery Driver – Terani Ltd
    21 days ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Salary: To be discussed – dependent on experience Location: Based in London, travelling across the UK Schedule: Flexible working hours ✨ About the Role Terani Ltd is looking for an experienced, reliable and knowledgeable Vehicle Collection & Delivery Driver to join our team. This is more than simply a driving position. We purchase vehicles from auctions and dealerships across the UK, so the successful candidate must have a good understanding of cars and be confident carrying out thorough vehicle checks before accepting and collecting a vehicle. Attention to detail is extremely important. Missing significant damage, warning lights, mechanical issues or other faults during a collection could result in a substantial financial loss to the company. 🔍 Vehicle Checks & Responsibilities You will be expected to: • Carry out a thorough inspection before collecting a vehicle., • Check the exterior for dents, scratches, paintwork issues and other damage., • Check wheels, tyres and visible brake condition., • Inspect the interior and identify any damage or missing items., • Check the dashboard for warning lights or fault messages., • Check the vehicle starts, runs and drives correctly., • Identify unusual noises, vibrations or obvious mechanical concerns., • Check vehicle mileage and fuel level., • Check keys, documents and accessories supplied with the vehicle., • Take clear photos and videos documenting the vehicle's condition., • Contact the office immediately if there are any concerns before accepting or leaving with the vehicle., • Safely collect and deliver vehicles to customers, dealerships, auctions and other locations. 🚘 Driving Requirements • Full UK driving licence., • Minimum 5+ years of driving experience., • Must be confident driving both manual and automatic vehicles., • Good knowledge and understanding of cars., • Previous motor trade, vehicle inspection, auction or collection experience is highly desirable., • Good driving record., • Clean DBS check required., • Reliable, responsible and punctual., • Professional when dealing with customers, dealerships and auction staff. 🕐 Working Hours & Travel This role does not have the same start and finish time every day. Depending on collections and deliveries, you may be required to start early or finish later on certain days. Applicants must therefore be flexible with their working hours. Long-distance travel will be required, and you may occasionally be sent to Scotland to collect or deliver a vehicle. There may also be occasional weekend work, although this is rare. 💷 Salary & Expenses Salary will be discussed during the interview and will depend on the candidate's experience and knowledge of the motor trade. All authorised work-related travel expenses will be covered by the company. ⭐ The Right Person We are looking for someone who understands that they are representing the company when collecting a vehicle. You must be trustworthy, observant and confident enough to identify potential problems with a vehicle before collection. We need someone who will take their time to properly check a vehicle rather than simply collect the keys and drive away.

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  • Building Porter/ Building Caretaker
    Building Porter/ Building Caretaker
    2 months ago
    £13.25 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Raglan International is a well-established and highly regarded property management company, known for delivering professional, reliable, and high-quality services across England. We take pride in maintaining our properties to an excellent standard and work closely with residents, contractors, landlords, and directors to ensure each building is safe, well-presented, and managed with care and attention to detail. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Porter/Building Caretaker to support the day-to-day operations of a residential building in Kensington. This is a key role in ensuring that the building remains clean, safe, secure, and well-presented at all times for residents and visitors. We are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, proactive, and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable attitude are essential. Main duties include: • Carrying out regular inspections of all communal areas, including entrances, hallways, stairwells, lifts, bin stores, and external areas, to ensure they are clean, safe, and in good condition., • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and presentation throughout the building, including light cleaning duties where required., • Monitoring the building's condition and promptly reporting any maintenance issues, repairs, damage, leaks, or health and safety concerns to the property management team., • Ensuring fire exits, corridors, and communal walkways are kept clear at all times and comply with safety regulations., • Managing refuse and recycling areas, including moving bins for collection, keeping bin stores tidy, and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly., • Providing access to contractors and supervising works where necessary to ensure they are carried out safely and efficiently., • Assisting with deliveries and ensuring parcels are handled appropriately where required., • Acting as a point of contact for residents, responding to queries in a polite, professional, and helpful manner., • Promptly reporting any incidents, security concerns, or unusual activity to management., • Supporting the building's overall upkeep, safety, and smooth operation on a daily basis. This role would suit someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys maintaining a clean, safe, and well-managed residential environment. Checks: CRB check required before starting

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