Facilities Assistant

PRS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS in Southampton is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support day-to-day site operations, including portering and post room duties. This hands-on role covers mail handling, parcel delivery, room setups and general facilities tasks.

You'll join a small team, work Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, and be responsible for maintaining tidy post room and reporting maintenance issues. Previous facilities experience helpful, strong organisational and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities, portering, post room or a similar support role would be beneficial.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to carry out physical duties.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming and outgoing post, including sorting and distributing mail across the site.
• Collecting and delivering parcels, documents and internal deliveries.
• Carrying out general portering duties, including moving equipment, furniture and supplies as required.
• Supporting room setups and the movement of items around the building.
• Assisting with general facilities tasks and day-to-day site requirements.
• Maintaining tidy and organised post room and storage areas.
• Providing a helpful and professional service to staff, visitors and contractors.
• Reporting any maintenance issues or facilities concerns to the relevant team.

Skills

Portering

Post room

Facilities support

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Facilities Assistant – Portering & Post Room
Location: Southampton

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy site in Southampton. This is a varied, hands-on role covering general facilities support, portering and post room duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling incoming and outgoing post, including sorting and distributing mail across the site.
• Collecting and delivering parcels, documents and internal deliveries.
• Carrying out general portering duties, including moving equipment, furniture and supplies as required.
• Supporting room setups and the movement of items around the building.
• Assisting with general facilities tasks and day-to-day site requirements.
• Maintaining tidy and organised post room and storage areas.
• Providing a helpful and professional service to staff, visitors and contractors.
• Reporting any maintenance issues or facilities concerns to the relevant team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in facilities, portering, post room or a similar support role would be beneficial.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to carry out physical duties.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

If you are looking for a varied facilities support role and enjoy working as part of a team, we would be keen to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please get in touch.
Catherine Rowland