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:

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

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

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(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:

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

Essential Requirements

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

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

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

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• A varied and rewarding role within a supportive team
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• Opportunities for training and development
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• A professional and friendly working environment
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• The opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of a respected educational setting
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If you are practical, dependable, and enjoy working in a busy environment where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

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