Site Porter

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

Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: LVS Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8DR

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
Start date: Mid September 2026, subject to completion of compliance checks
Closing date: 31 August 2026

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 competitive salary.
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through the job board with your CV. The recruitment team will review applications and contact candidates whose experience appears closely matched.

Suitable candidates will then receive the formal LVS Ascot application form and candidate information pack. The completed application form must be returned directly to LVS Ascot in accordance with the instructions provided. A CV is not a substitute for the school s formal application form.

LVS Ascot will manage the formal shortlisting and interview process.

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

Previous candidates need not apply.

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

No recruitment agencies, please.