Facilities Porter

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training package

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Facilities Porter for Caithness General Hospital in Wick. The role supports Catering, Laundry and Domestic services and requires adherence to infection control policies and national cleaning standards.

A 21-hour post involves a five-week rota with weekend shifts, with a comprehensive induction and training package provided. The successful candidate will help maintain high cleanliness levels across hospital environments in line with NHS Scotland guidelines and Waste

Qualifications

• High standards of service and cleanliness in healthcare environment.
• Ability to follow infection control policies and NHS Scotland cleaning guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.
• Meet cleaning schedules and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Ensure Laundry services meet NHS Scotland specifications.
• Work on a 5-week rota including weekend shifts.

Job description

Facilities Porter

21 hour Post

Based at Caithness General Hospital, Wick

We are currently seeking to recruit Facilities Porter to join our team in Caithness General Hospital Wick. This post will be based in Caithness General Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.

• The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.
• To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.
• To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications

This is a Facilities Porter post to be available to work on a 5 week rota which includes weekend shifts.

We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.

Department Contact

Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland Tel: [phone] or 07974619346 or email

Patricia Murray Team Lead Caithness General Hospital Tel :[phone] or 07483127554 email : [e-mail]

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 30th August 2026

Job ref: 256840

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visaor a Heath and Care Worker Visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .