Site Operative

Site Porter

Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week | Permanent Role

Are you a hands-on, reliable, and proactive individual looking for a varied role within a busy school environment? We are currently recruiting for a Site Porter to join a dedicated Estates and Services team, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a prestigious school site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in delivering excellent service, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Working Hours

This role operates on a two-week alternating rota across 52 weeks of the year:

Week A: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Week B: 6:00am - 2:00pm

(30-minute unpaid lunch break included)

As Site Porter, you will play a key role in supporting the operational running of the school and wider charity facilities. Working within the in-house portering team, you will assist with site logistics, deliveries, event set-ups, security duties, and general operational support while ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times.

This is a physically active role requiring excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills. You will regularly interact with staff, visitors, contractors, parents, and senior leadership, so professionalism and a positive approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities as the Site Porter:

Managing and responding to portering requests through the CAFM helpdesk system
Unlocking and securing buildings and gates during early and late shifts
Receiving, distributing, and storing deliveries, parcels, and incoming post
Assisting with furniture moves, room set-ups, assemblies, parents' evenings, and school events
Supporting the smooth running of major school and charity events
Monitoring site safety and responding to alarms when required
Providing reception cover during designated times
Supporting traffic management and maintaining site security awareness
Ensuring photocopier supplies are stocked across the site
Carrying out manual handling duties safely and efficiently
Assisting with vehicle checks, basic maintenance, and minibus duties when required
Supporting wider Estates, Cleaning, Grounds, and Maintenance teams as needed
Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the site

The person:

Essential Requirements

Full clean UK driving licence
Good understanding of health & safety practices
Ability to work on a rotating shift pattern
Professional appearance and attitude at all timesExperience

Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
Highly organised with good time management skills
A strong communicator with a professional and approachable manner
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Proactive, reliable, and willing to support wider operational activities
Comfortable using computers and online systems
Flexible and adaptable to changing prioritiesDesirable Experience

Previous experience in a porter, facilities, caretaking, estates, or operational support role
Experience working within schools, education, or large sites
Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
Manual handling or health & safety training

What our client is offering:

A varied and rewarding role within a supportive team
Opportunities for training and development
A professional and friendly working environment
The opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of a respected educational setting

If you are practical, dependable, and enjoy working in a busy environment where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you