R&L Porter

Independents by Sodexo; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on high-street brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Porter at Wythenshawe Hospital. You will be essential to daily operations, moving patients, equipment and supplies across the site with professionalism and a patient‑focused approach.

The role requires physical stamina and a calm, adaptable attitude. We offer extensive benefits, pension and training, with 37.5 hours per week across 5 days. Join a supportive NHS-aligned team in Manchester area.

Qualifications

• Stamina to walk or stand for long periods.
• Awareness of health and safety in a hospital setting.
• Calmness under pressure and adaptability to changing tasks.
• Strong team ethic with ability to work independently.
• Understanding of confidentiality and sensitivity in difficult situations.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Helpful, patient-focused attitude and commitment to customer care.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients, visitors and staff to correct locations within the hospital.
• Handle waste collection and recycling while maintaining safety standards.
• Follow all policies, procedures and management systems.
• Safely transport patients between wards using appropriate equipment.
• Deliver specimens, samples and blood products securely.
• Support with respectful transfer of deceased patients.
• Provide additional porter services such as mail delivery, pharmacy runs, moving furniture and stock transport.

Skills

Stamina

Health & safety awareness

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

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

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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:

• 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

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 tobeingan 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.