Facilities Assistant

Phoenix Resourcing Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Resourcing Services is recruiting a Facilities Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy site in Southampton. The role covers general facilities support, portering and post room duties.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, organised and able to handle a range of tasks to keep the site running smoothly. Hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, portering or post room is beneficial.
• Hands-on approach to carry out physical duties.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable and flexible with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing post, sorting and distributing mail across the site.
• Collect and deliver parcels, documents and internal deliveries.
• Carry out general portering duties, moving equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Support room setups and movement of items around the building.
• Assist with general facilities tasks and day-to-day site requirements.
• Maintain tidy post room and storage areas.
• Provide a helpful, professional service to staff, visitors and contractors.
• Report maintenance issues or facilities concerns to the relevant team.

Skills

Hands-on

Organisational skills

Reliability

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

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Job reference: 000000000103099

Date posted: 19/10/2026

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.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, organised and happy to turn their hand to a range of tasks to help keep the site running smoothly.

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.