Job Description

Salary

23,821 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Other

Date posted

21/08/2025

Job reference

REQ05748

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background

We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused Logistics & Moves Assistant to join our busy Logistics team. This team aims to provide a professional and cost-efficient logistics and distribution service to the University. This is a varied role and involves working as part of a team to deliver an efficient and professional service to our customers which is vital in contributing to the smooth operation of the University.

The Role

Reporting to the Logistics & Moves Team Leader, your key responsibilities will involve a wide variety of tasks, including removals for staff undertaking office moves, deliveries across the sites in Canterbury and the setting up of furniture in preparation for Conferences. In addition, you will carry out a range of general duties such as cover for Goods Inwards and processing of incoming/outgoing mail. You will be expected to maintain a positive attitude and helpful service across the University.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be able to provide high levels of helpful customer service, with a positive and inclusive approach. The ability to perform well as a team or during individual tasks is essential.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 21st of August 2025

Closing date for applications: 10th of September 2025

Interviews are to be held: 19th of September 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact David Debling, david.debling@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05748.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two

employment

referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University's redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.

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