Hospital Porter: Patient Transit & Logistics (Flexible Hours)

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programme

Free health and wellbeing app with 24/

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan and life保险

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Porter at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester. You’ll play a vital role in daily operations, safely moving patients, equipment and supplies, and supporting a calm, patient‑focused hospital environment.

The role is 37.5 hours per week across 5 days in 7, with a starting rate of £12.92 per hour plus Sodexo and AFC benefits. You’ll need stamina, good health and safety awareness, and excellent communication to help staff, patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina and the ability to walk/stand for extended periods.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in a hospital setting.
• Calmness under pressure and adaptability to changing tasks.
• Strong team ethic with the 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

• Guide patients, visitors, and staff to the correct hospital locations.
• Handle waste collection and recycling while maintaining health and safety standards.
• Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Safely transport patients between wards using appropriate equipment and care.
• Deliver specimens, samples, and blood products securely across departments.
• Support with respectful transfer of deceased patients.
• Provide additional porter services such as mail delivery, pharmacy runs, moving furniture, and transporting records or stock.

Skills

Physical stamina

Health & safety aware

Calm under pressure

Team player

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Customer care

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Porter at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester. You’ll play a vital role in daily operations, safely moving patients, equipment and supplies, and supporting a calm, patient‑focused hospital environment.

The role is 37.5 hours per week across 5 days in 7, with a starting rate of £12.92 per hour plus Sodexo and AFC benefits. You’ll need stamina, good health and safety awareness, and excellent communication to help staff, patients and visitors.