Job Description/Duties
University of Leeds Accommodation | £13.45 per hour | Immediate Start
Job Closing: 14th July - job ad may be closed if enough applications are received
Are you customer-focused and dedicated to providing excellent service?
Are you adaptable, flexible, and a great communicator?
Do you have experience as a fire warden or night porter?
Joblink are pleased to be increasing our pool of Night Porters and Fire Wardens to work across several University of Leeds student accommodation sites.
Residential Services provides accommodation for around 8,000 students across multiple locations, both on and off campus. We are committed to delivering an exceptional experience and are looking for reliable, proactive individuals to join our team.
We are currently very busy, so immediate starts are available.
The Roles
Night Porter
- Shifts: 21:00 – 08:00 (1-hour unpaid break)
- Flexible, casual work ideal alongside studies or other commitments with up to 4 nights on, followed by 4 days off
Fire Warden
- Shifts:
- Evening shifts: typically around 3 hours per shift
- Weekend shifts: approximately 9 hours per day (Saturday & Sunday, with 1-hour break)
- Flexible, casual work ideal alongside studies or other commitments
Both roles are offered on a flexible, casual basis to support operational needs. You may be required to work across multiple accommodation sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for students, including international students.
Key Responsibilities (both Roles)
- Delivering a high level of customer service to residents and visitors
- Carrying out routine patrols to ensure safety and security of residents and buildings
- Responding promptly and professionally to issues and incidents
- Reporting and accurately logging incidents or concerns
- Liaising with University Security, Residence Wardens, and contractors
- Supporting fire safety procedures, including responding to fire alarms, assisting with evacuations, and ensuring fire safety protocols are followed
- Monitoring fire safety systems and reporting any faults, hazards, or concerns promptly and accurately
Additional Duties (primarily night porters)
- Minor maintenance tasks and cleaning of communal areas
- Litter picking and waste removal
- Opening/locking up buildings
- Responding to fire alarms
- Flushing water outlets (Legionella prevention)
- Issuing keys to contractors for emergency works
This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Basic IT skills (Word, Outlook)
- A flexible and proactive approach
What You’ll Gain
- Valuable customer service experience
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Exposure to facilities and residential operations
- Experience in safety, security, and incident response
Location, Pay & Application
- Location: Various University of Leeds accommodation sites (on and off campus)
- Pay: £13.45 per hour
Apply Now
To apply, please upload your CV and provide a short cover letter.
If you experience any issues, contact: joblink@luu.ac.uk
If you have not heard back within 30 days, please assume your application has not been successful.
Joblink is the student employment service in Leeds. Based on campus for over 14 years, our staff have a wealth of experience to help students access skills and employment.