Facilities Assistant

Kellan Group; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Facilities Assistant / Porter for a busy school in Wimbledon. This temporary to permanent role involves supporting day-to-day site operations, moving furniture, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for staff and students.

You will work Monday to Friday, with responsibilities including opening and securing buildings, receiving deliveries, monitoring safety and health procedures, and assisting with traffic management and events.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and moving furniture.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Moving furniture and setting up rooms for meetings, events and examinations.
• Receiving deliveries, distributing mail and managing lost property.
• Providing professional support to staff, students, visitors and members of the public.
• Managing school gates during student arrival and departure times.
• Opening, locking and securing school buildings as required.
• Monitoring CCTV and reporting security concerns or suspicious activity.
• Issuing keys and security passes where appropriate.
• Reporting maintenance issues, damage and health and safety hazards.
• Supporting emergency procedures, including fire alarms and building evacuations.
• Assisting with traffic management and general site duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Job description

School Facilities Assistant

Location: Wimbledon, South West London
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is looking for a reliable, proactive and hardworking Facilities Assistant / Porter to join a busy school in Wimbledon. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking for a long term role within a school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Moving furniture and setting up rooms for meetings, events and examinations.

• Receiving deliveries, distributing mail and managing lost property.

• Providing professional support to staff, students, visitors and members of the public.

• Managing school gates during student arrival and departure times.

• Opening, locking and securing school buildings as required.

• Monitoring CCTV and reporting security concerns or suspicious activity.

• Issuing keys and security passes where appropriate.

• Reporting maintenance issues, damage and health and safety hazards.

• Supporting emergency procedures, including fire alarms and building evacuations.

• Assisting with traffic management and general site duties.

Requirements

• Previous experience in facilities, portering or a similar role is desirable but not essential.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and moving furniture.

• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.

• Manual handling training, or willingness to complete the required training.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone dependable, organised and approachable who takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment. You should be confident dealing with a variety of people, able to use your initiative and happy to support the school wherever needed.