Casual Porter / Driver

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK seeks a reliable Casual Porter Driver for North Devon District Hospital. The role involves safely transporting patients and materials, maintaining vehicles, and delivering supplies. Ideal candidates have good communication and teamwork skills, with previous portering experience being desirable. Competitive pay and various benefits including mental health resources are offered.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Previous portering or NHS experience is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible and reliable with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, and materials within the hospital.
• Drive and maintain hospital vehicles.
• Deliver post and supplies across departments.
• Assist with moving and handling duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to follow instructions

Physically able for handling tasks

Basic literacy skills

Job description

Overview

Casual Porter Driver – North Devon District Hospital

Pay: £12.51 per hour | Hours: 8 hours within a 24-hour period | Days: 5 out of 7 per week (including weekends on rotation) | Location: North Devon District Hospital

Role

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Casual Porter Driver to join our Portering & Support Services team at North Devon District Hospital. You’ll play a key part in keeping the hospital running smoothly — safely transporting patients, equipment, and materials across the site, while ensuring a professional and caring service for everyone you assist. No two days are the same, and your role will involve driving duties as well as general portering tasks around the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients, equipment, and materials within the hospital.
• Drive and maintain hospital vehicles — carrying out regular checks and reporting any defects.
• Deliver post, specimens, medical records, and supplies across departments.
• Assist with moving and handling duties (full training provided).
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and comply with all infection control procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Physically able to carry out moving and handling tasks.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous portering or NHS experience is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.
• Flexible and reliable, with a professional approach to work.

Why Join Us?

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You\'ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo. We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday life for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.