Logistics Operative

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services firm in the UK is seeking a Porter to join their hospital team. The role involves guiding patients and visitors, safely transporting patients, and supporting with various porter services. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a patient-focused attitude, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. This position offers competitive pay with great benefits, including mental health resources and flexible working.

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

• Ability to safely transport patients and equipment within the hospital.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in a hospital setting.
• Understanding of confidentiality and emotional resilience in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients, visitors, and staff to the correct hospital locations.
• Handle waste collection and recycling while following health and safety standards.
• Provide additional porter services such as mail delivery and pharmacy runs.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Calmness under pressure

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-focused attitude

Job description

Overview

As a Porter at Sodexo in [Hospital Name], you'll be an essential part of the hospital's daily operations - safely moving patients, vital equipment, and medical supplies throughout the site. With professionalism and a friendly approach, you'll help reduce the stress of hospital visits for patients, staff, and visitors alike.

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
• Physical stamina and ability to walk or stand for extended periods
• Awareness of health and safety practices in a hospital setting
• Calmness under pressure and adaptability to changing tasks
• A strong team ethic with the ability to work independently when needed
• An understanding of confidentiality, emotional resilience, and sensitivity in difficult situations
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A helpful, patient-focused attitude and commitment to delivering excellent customer care

About Sodexo / Requirements

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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
• Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks
• Hours / Shift Pattern / Shift Times
• Location is to be confirmed