Porter

Medirest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career progression paths

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema tickets discount

Cash rewards

Wellness & fitness classes

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Medirest in London is seeking a dedicated Porter to support healthcare operations on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will help keep public areas clean, assist with room setup, handle reception tasks, and respond to guest requests.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression within a company that values individuals and recognises outstanding effort. The role requires reliability, clear communication, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities.
• Brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
• Experience delivering high quality customer care.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in keeping the lobby and other public areas clean and tidy.
• Helping housekeeping, restaurant and banqueting staff to set up rooms or move furniture.
• Handling certain reception duties, such as booking theatre tickets or making restaurant reservations.
• Responding to customer requests where required.
• Running errands.
• Ensuring the safety of customers by, for instance, placing and removing signage that indicates wet floors or paints.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Customer care experience

Initiative & decision making

Resilience under pressure

Timekeeping & reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting in keeping the lobby and other public areas clean and tidy
• Helping housekeeping, restaurant and banqueting staff to set up rooms or move furniture
• Handling certain reception duties, such as booking theatre tickets or making restaurant reservations
• Responding to customer requests where required
• Running errands
• Ensuring the safety of customers by, for instance, placing and removing signage that indicates wet floors or paints

Our Ideal Porter Will

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Job Reference: com/1510/93508004/52840053/SU #Medirest Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!