Receipt & Distribution Porter

Sodexo; Hereford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality services provider is seeking a Receipt & Distribution Porter at Hereford County Hospital. The position involves managing stock, ensuring cleanliness, and delivering items according to schedules. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, be computer literate, and possess good communication skills. The role offers competitive pay, various employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive team and contribute to positive patient experiences.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan and life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and able to maintain cleanliness.
• Good team player with effective communication ability.
• Physically fit to handle deliveries and stock.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general stores and stack goods appropriately.
• Produce regular stock control reports monthly.
• Maintain a comprehensive database for receipt and distribution.
• Operate the stationary ordering system and assist in stock takes.
• Unload, load, and deliver items according to schedules.

Skills

Computer literate

Able to work as part of a team

Good communication skills

Organised

Fit and able to deliver parcels

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 Hours per week / Monday - Friday / 08:00 - 16:00
• £12.36 per hour + any enhancements
• Location is Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2BN

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Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receipt & Distribution Porter at Hereford County Hospital to join our supportive and busy team. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in staying organised, and understands the importance of teamwork in keeping operations running smoothly.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and maintain the general stores to ensure they are kept clean and tidy, and organise and stack goods according to their destination, in the goods outward point in order to dispatch.
• Produce regular stock control and management reports on the departmental effectiveness of the service on a monthly basis.
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive database system in relation to receipt and distribution.
• Manage and maintain the operation of the central stationary ordering system and central stationary store.
• Assist in stock takes and any resultant stock adjustments.
• The loading, unloading and delivery of transported items in accordance with agreed schedules.

What you bring:

• Computer literate
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Organised, with good communication skills
• Fit and able to deliver parcels and stores items on cages etc

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We are a disability‑confident leader and run an interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.