Porter

Compass Group PLC; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Medirest is recruiting a dedicated Porter to support healthcare operations on a part‑time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week. The role centres on delivering high standards of customer care and cleanliness while supporting site operations.

Shifts include 3 days out of 7, with a focus on reliability, adaptability and effective communication within a large healthcare services team that values progression and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high quality customer care in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Keep lobby and public areas clean and tidy.
• Assist housekeeping, restaurant and banqueting staff with room setup or moving furniture.
• Handle reception duties such as booking theatre tickets or restaurant reservations.
• Respond to customer requests and maintain safety by placing wet floor signage.

Skills

Communication

Customer care

Adaptability

Reliability

Timekeeping

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Porter to help ensure the smooth running of operations at Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week.

As a Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. 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: 3 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

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
• 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

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.

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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!

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