Estate Porter

Job Description: Estate Porter

Reports to: Estates Manager
Location: Battle Abbey Senior School
Hours: Full-time (may include occasional evenings/weekends)

Purpose of Role

To provide support to the Estates team in maintaining the school’s buildings and grounds, ensuring a
safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  Assist with the movement of furniture, equipment, and deliveries across the school site.
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Support the Estates team with general maintenance tasks (e.g., minor repairs, painting, basic
DIY).

  Ensure external areas (paths, car parks, playgrounds) are kept tidy and safe.
  Assist with setting up rooms for events, assemblies, and exams.
  Monitor and report any health and safety hazards or maintenance issues.
  Provide porterage services for internal and external events.
Support waste management and recycling processes.
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  Respond to emergency situations (e.g., spillages, urgent repairs).
  Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Estates Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

  Physical fitness: Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
  Practical skills: Basic knowledge of maintenance and DIY tasks.
  Reliability: Punctual, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
  Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and willingness to assist colleagues.
  Health & Safety awareness: Understanding of safe working practices.
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Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and occasional out-of-hours work.

Desirable

  Previous experience in a similar role (school, hospitality, facilities).
  Knowledge of manual handling procedures.
  Basic IT skills for logging maintenance requests.
  Driving licence (if required for site duties).