Permanent Porter (Housekeeping & Estate Operative)

Thomas Webb Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,700; Full time

Job summary

A luxury residential development is seeking a proactive Porter to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety. This hands-on role combines housekeeping and estate operative duties, requiring previous experience in a relevant field. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with residents, handle minor landscaping tasks, and maintain communal areas. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,700 per annum and requires flexibility for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estate operative, housekeeping, facilities, or maintenance.
• Good level of English to communicate effectively with residents.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the residential development.
• Carry out minor landscaping tasks.
• Assist with rubbish collection and waste management.
• Hoover and mop communal areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Service-oriented attitude

Physical fitness

Job description

Permanent Porter (Housekeeping & Estate Operative) – Luxury Residential Development

Location: Vauxhall

Salary: £30,700 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: 9am – 6pm with a 1-hour lunch break. The role operates on a rota basis, so weekend work will be required from time to time while maintaining a 40-hour working week. If you work a Saturday, you will receive a day off during the week.

We are seeking a proactive, personable, and hardworking Porter to support the smooth day-to-day running of a luxury residential development. This is a varied, hands‑on role that combines both Housekeeping and Estate Operative responsibilities, ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working as part of a team to create a welcoming environment for residents.

You will play an important role in ensuring the development remains clean, safe, and well‑presented at all times while delivering friendly and helpful service to residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Operative Duties

• Carry out minor landscaping tasks such as watering plants, trimming bushes, and litter picking.
• Operate the parcel room, coordinating deliveries and collections efficiently.
• Support parking management across the development.
• Assist with rubbish collection and waste management processes.
• Jet wash external areas to maintain presentation standards.

Housekeeping Duties

• Hoover and mop floors across communal areas including lobbies and stairwells.
• Polish glass surfaces and windows to a high standard.
• Clean resident amenity spaces and ensure they are properly set up for events and private bookings.
• Maintain excellent overall cleanliness and presentation throughout the building.
• The ideal candidate will be reliable, approachable, and motivated, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take on a variety of practical tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in an estate operative, housekeeping, facilities, or maintenance role.
• Good level of English, with the confidence to communicate effectively with residents regarding parcel management and general enquiries.
• Personable, friendly, and service-oriented.
• Hardworking with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage physical tasks and work proactively without constant supervision.
• A five-star background is not essential — attitude, reliability, and professionalism are key.

Please note: Only candidates meeting all key requirements will receive a response.