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 times Experience 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 priorities

Desirable 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.