Hospital Porter - Flexible Hours, Patient & Equipment Flow

Sodexo; Hereford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Full training and protective uniform

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo Hereford County Hospital is seeking a R&D Porter to support mobile operations across the site, moving patients, equipment and supplies. Various hours across 5 days in 7 provide flexible shifts at Hereford County Hospital.

You will receive, unload and check deliveries, maintain accurate records, store items safely, and assist with stock takes and dispatch tasks, including pharmacy runs and patient transport when needed.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Awareness of health and safety in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing tasks.
• Strong teamwork with ability to work independently when needed.
• Understanding of confidentiality, emotional resilience and sensitivity in difficult situations.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Helpful, patient-focused attitude and commitment to delivering excellent customer care.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and check deliveries against delivery notes, orders and relevant systems, identifying quantity, packaging or product discrepancies.
• Report missing, damaged, incorrect or unsuitable deliveries promptly to the designated manager or supervisor.
• Record receipt and onward distribution accurately, maintaining a clear audit trail and obtaining evidence of delivery where required.
• Sort, organise and safely store goods in designated areas, ensuring items are stacked appropriately and are ready for collection or dispatch.
• Load, unload and move transported items safely, using cages, trolleys or other approved handling equipment as required.
• Monitor stock holdings and par levels, support stock rotation, assist with stocktakes and report shortages, wastage or unusual variances.
• Provide additional porter services such pharmacy runs, moving furniture, and transporting records or patients.

Skills

Physical stamina

Health & safety awareness

Calm under pressure

Team player

Confidentiality

Excellent communication

Job description

Sodexo Hereford County Hospital is seeking a R&D Porter to support mobile operations across the site, moving patients, equipment and supplies. Various hours across 5 days in 7 provide flexible shifts at Hereford County Hospital.

You will receive, unload and check deliveries, maintain accurate records, store items safely, and assist with stock takes and dispatch tasks, including pharmacy runs and patient transport when needed.