R&L Porter

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

Job Description Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

37.5 Hours per week / 5 days in 7 £12.92 per hour + Sodexo and AFC benefits 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Location is Wythenshawe Hospital Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline

• the destination you should input is: M23 9LT Job Introduction Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As a Porter at Sodexo in Wythenshawe Hospital, 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.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you bring:

• 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

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job

• 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

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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 committedtobeingan 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.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.