Bank Porter

NHS; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health board in Machynlleth is seeking a motivated individual for a part-time bank porter role. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support services, including logistical tasks for various departments. Good communication skills and a solid understanding of health and safety are essential. Applicants with a Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent will be prioritized. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in work procedures for a Porter role.
• Successful completion of agreed minimum training within the first 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain support service to departments of the Health Board.
• Undertake a wide range of Portering duties including moving and handling.
• Support wider Hotel Services Team as directed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Health and safety understanding

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

SponsorshipCurrently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

We are looking to recruit a bank porter role within Powys Teaching Health Board

You will need to be a motivated and reliable individual with good communication skills. As part of the role you will be working closely with clinical staff and other various departments. A good understanding of health and safety is essential. Any training requirements will be given.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a flexible, dedicated, comprehensive support service to departments of the Health Board, under the direction of the Support Services Supervisor, enabling both clinical and non-clinical departments to function effectively.Required to undertake a wide range of Portering duties including moving and handling, in line with Portering department and general Health Board policies and procedures The Porter Assistant is responsible to the Hotel Services Supervisor to undertake a range of porter and housekeeping duties, with the aim to provide logistical support to the Hotel Services and other departments.

In addition to periodically to support the wider Hotel Services Team as directed e.g. catering or cleaning tasks.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year Pro rata - per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-BP-0825

Job locations

Machynlleth hospital

Machynlleth

Machynlleth

SY20 8AD

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
• Successful completion of agreed minimum training within the first 12 months of employment.

Desirable

• To have gained a Level 2 NVQ in catering or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it

Experience Essential

• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in work procedures, practices and equipment for a Porter role and associated tasks

Aptitude Essential

• To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
• Successful completion of agreed minimum training within the first 12 months of employment.

Desirable

• To have gained a Level 2 NVQ in catering or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it

Experience Essential

• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in work procedures, practices and equipment for a Porter role and associated tasks

Aptitude Essential

• To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Machynlleth hospital

Machynlleth

Machynlleth

SY20 8AD

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Machynlleth hospital

Machynlleth

Machynlleth

SY20 8AD

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)