Site Porter

Ad Talent Recruitment Ltd; Greenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Fully supported training and PD

Health care plans

Cycle to Work

School fee remission

Job summary

LVS Ascot is seeking a Site Porter to support the Estates team in keeping the campus safe, welcoming and well-run. The role involves coordinating daily porter tasks, deliveries, room setups, site security and vehicle support.

This is a practical, active role requiring flexibility to changing priorities. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, along with health and safety awareness and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision.
• Physical capability to undertake regular manual handling safely.
• Strong spoken and written English for professional communication with pupils, parents, visitors and colleagues.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Basic computer skills and awareness of health, safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing school buildings, gates and facilities in line with procedures.
• Receiving, recording and distributing post, parcels and deliveries.
• Moving furniture, equipment and supplies safely around the site.
• Preparing rooms and spaces for assemblies, meetings, parents’ evenings and major events.
• Responding to facilities requests and prioritising daily porter tasks.
• Supporting reception cover, contractor visits, traffic management and site security.
• Reporting maintenance, safety or security concerns and assisting with wider Estates duties as required.

Skills

Manual handling

English proficiency

Driving licence

Basic IT skills

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Join LVS Ascot as a Site Porter and help keep a busy school safe, welcoming and running smoothly in a varied, practical weekday role.

Site Porter

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year

Shifts: Alternating weekly between 6.00am to 2.00pm and 10.00am to 6.00pm

Contract: Full time, permanent

About LVS Ascot

LVS Ascot is a successful, inclusive independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 to 19. The school provides a busy, welcoming environment where pupils can thrive, supported by a committed team who take pride in keeping the campus safe, organised and running smoothly.

The Role

As Site Porter, you will be a key member of the in-house Estates team, helping to coordinate daily porter tasks and supporting deliveries, room setups, site security, events and school vehicles.

This is an active, practical role for someone who notices what needs doing, responds calmly to changing priorities and takes pride in completing work properly.

What you’ll be doing

• Opening and securing school buildings, gates and facilities in line with school procedures.
• Receiving, recording and distributing post, parcels and deliveries.
• Moving furniture, equipment and supplies safely around the site.
• Preparing rooms and spaces for assemblies, meetings, parents’ evenings and major events.
• Responding to facilities requests and helping to prioritise daily porter tasks.
• Supporting reception cover, contractor visits, traffic management and site security.
• Reporting maintenance, safety or security concerns, maintaining accurate records and assisting with school vehicles and wider Estates duties when required.

What you’ll need

• A practical and flexible approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities without constant supervision.
• The physical capability to undertake regular manual handling safely.
• Strong spoken and written English, with the confidence to communicate professionally with pupils, parents, visitors, contractors and colleagues.
• Basic computer skills and a sound awareness of health, safety and security.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable experience

Previous school experience would be useful but is not essential. Experience in facilities, logistics, warehousing, hospitality, events, maintenance or another busy service environment may transfer particularly well.

What you’ll get

• A stable, permanent role with weekday working hours.
• Free meals and refreshments while on duty.
• Free onsite parking and a provided uniform.
• A contributory pension and life assurance.
• Fully supported training and professional development.
• Health care plans and confidential employee support.
• Cycle to Work scheme and school fee remission.

Closing Date: Friday 30th October.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and all required pre‑employment and compliance checks.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Previous candidates need not apply.