Porter Driver

Summerhill Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Summerhill Services Limited in Birmingham is offering a Grade B Porter Driver role on a part‑time basis. Based at Tamarind Centre, Medium Secure Unit, the post is 15 hours per week (Thursday and Friday) and involves providing a high‑quality porter service to patients, staff and visitors within the Hospital Services Team.

The role requires GCSE/CSE certificates and a Level 2 Food Safety HACCP certificate. All roles are subject to DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

Qualifications

• GCSE/CSE certificates are required.
• Level 2 Food Safety HACCP certificate is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Portering service to patients and staff.
• Deliver and collect pharmacy and controlled drugs to wards.
• Deliver hot and cold meals and hospitality items throughout the Unit.
• Transport rubbish and manage waste according to procedures.
• Assist in moving furniture and goods for wards.

Skills

Porter

Driver

Team player

Education

GCSE/CSE Certificates

Level 2 Food Safety HACCP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Porter Driver Grade Grade B Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Thursday's & Friday's only) Job ref RM-T-P/D-15

Employer Summerhill Services Limited Employer type Private Sector Site Tamarind Centre Town Birmingham Salary £10,078.99 - £25,197.47 £25197.47 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/09/2026 23:59

Grade B

Job overview

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ self motivated individuals to work as part of the Hotel Services Team.

POSTS & HOURS:-

Based at: Tamarind Centre, Medium Secure Unit

Post: 15 hrs : Thursday & Friday 7.5 hours

This post will close as soon as enough applicants apply

At present, SSL do not offer sponsorship for this role.

At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality Porter Driver Service, to maintain a high quality continuous Service at all times that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.

To work as part of Porter Driver team within the Hotel Services Team.

Role Purpose:

. To assist in providing a high quality service to patients, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing general Portering duties on wards & around the clinic & including the service of food to wards & our other site Newbridge, daily rubbish collections, clinical waste & pharmacy delivery to wards, linen & postal service. ADHOC duties when required.

Working for our organisation

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.

Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.

To check all our vacancies visit: https://bit.ly/SSLJOBSNHS

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication

The post holder is responsible for ensuring they comply with current good practice in informing/updating all members of the multi-disciplinary team, their colleagues, service users etc. of current work in progress.

Operational/Technical Activities

• Responsible for your own personal development and training needs, taking part in your appraisals ADR & WBTs
• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
• Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies.
• Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/SSL/trust and statutory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
• To undertake any ad-hoc duties as required by the senior Catering Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post.
• It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.
• Responsible for the delivery and collection of pharmacy and controlled drugs from wards
• Responsible for the delivery of all hot and cold food dried ambient food items and hospitality requirements throughout the Unit.
• Responsible for the delivery of hot and cold food on a daily basis to Trust Sites
• Responsible for the collection and delivery of clean/dirty linen throughout the Unit
• Responsible for the ordering of clean linen throughout the Unit
• Collection and transportation of rubbish from wards
• Responsible for the unloading/loading of domestic and clinical stores/confidential waste to all wards
• To assist in the removal of furniture and goods for wards and departments
• Responsible for delivery and collection/changing of oxygen/air cylinders to all wards
• Being responsible for the security and up keep of Hospital vehicles and equipment
• Responsible for providing a Portering Service to SSL/Trust Sites
• Responsible for cleaning of Litter, Cigarette Ends, etc. from Front Entrance and Court Yards. Also emptying of Bin by Front Entrance and Courtyards
• Responsible for taking delivery of food items and ensuring safe storage of Bread, Milk and Fresh and Frozen Food deliveries for the Catering Department.
• Responsible for delivery of all Stationery Items to all Departments and Wards within the Unit
• It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Literate with satisfactory level of general education GCSE/CSE Certificates.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate HACCP Level

Knowledge and experience

• Proven experience working with the public
• Knowledge of Health & Safety & COSHH regulations
• Good standard of knowledge of Microsoft software packages
• Good level of oral and written communications skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work alone and part of a team

Other

• Able to work a flexible shift pattern which may include weekends and bank holidays
• Full Current & Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Able to fulfil Physical Requirement of the Role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.