Hospital Porter – Estates & Facilities (Temp Bank)

NHS Professionals; Shevington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS and training

Flexible working options

First choice of placements

24/7 support

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Porter (non patient facing) at Wrightington Hospital in the NHS Trust. The temporary position covers shifts in Estates & Facilities, supporting safe hospital operations by moving goods, equipment and waste.

The role requires reliability, compassion, and physical ability, with a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm. Pay is £12.92 per hour, with enhanced rates on weekends and nights; temporary for ~3 months.

Qualifications

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Can remain calm, professional, and compassionate in a busy hospital environment.
• Works well as part of a team and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in customer service, healthcare, or facilities environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Move goods, including mail, pharmacy items, medical gases, samples, linen and waste, in line with Trust procedures.
• Operate portering equipment and vehicles as directed.
• Respond promptly to radio or pager calls and support colleagues as part of the wider portering and estates team.
• Report defects, incidents and potential hazards to your supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Teamwork

Customer service experience

Job description

NHS Professionals is seeking a Porter (non patient facing) at Wrightington Hospital in the NHS Trust. The temporary position covers shifts in Estates & Facilities, supporting safe hospital operations by moving goods, equipment and waste.

The role requires reliability, compassion, and physical ability, with a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm. Pay is £12.92 per hour, with enhanced rates on weekends and nights; temporary for ~3 months.