Porter Handyman

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known educational institution in London is seeking a reliable Porter/Handyman to join their Facilities team. This full-time position involves moving furniture, carrying out maintenance tasks, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in facilities support and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers the potential for a temp-to-perm transition, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a facilities, porter, or maintenance support role.
• Physically capable of manual handling and moving furniture.
• Reliable and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Moving and arranging furniture for classrooms and event spaces.
• Assisting with basic DIY and maintenance tasks.
• Responding to requests and logging issues in Facilities inbox.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and efficient approach

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Job description

Overview

Porter / Handyman - Temporary / Temp to Perm
📍 Moorgate, London
💷 £13.50-£14.50 per hour
🕓 Full-time, Monday to Friday

We\'re seeking a reliable, energetic, and proactive Porter/Handyman to join the Facilities team at a large, well-renowned educational institution based near Moorgate. This is a hands-on role supporting the smooth daily running of the campus - helping set up rooms, carrying out light maintenance tasks, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Moving and arranging furniture to set up classrooms, lecture halls, and event spaces
• Assisting with basic DIY and maintenance tasks (e.g. hanging noticeboards, tightening fixtures, touching up paint)
• Escalating more complex maintenance issues to the Engineering team promptly
• Monitoring facilities areas and reporting any cleaning, security, or health and safety issues to the relevant teams
• Managing the Facilities inbox - responding to general requests, logging issues, and signposting queries to the appropriate team
• Supporting campus operations and helping ensure all rooms and communal areas are well presented

Requirements

• Previous experience in a facilities, porter, or maintenance support role
• A proactive, efficient, and hands-on approach to work
• Excellent communication skills - able to articulate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• A positive attitude with the ability to bring energy and teamwork to the Facilities department
• Physically capable of manual handling and moving furniture
• Reliable, customer-focused, and adaptable

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and professional facilities team within a high-profile organisation, with potential for a temp-to-perm transition for the right candidate.

📅 Immediate start available