Facilities Porter

NHS Scotland; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 2,505,000 - 2,684,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Facilities Porter for Caithness General Hospital in Wick. The post involves supporting Catering, Laundry and Domestic services and maintaining high standards of cleanliness per infection control and NHS Scotland specifications. You will work on a 5-week rota, including weekend shifts, with a full induction program.

The role offers a rate of £14.22 per hour with an attractive weekend rate and opportunities to develop within a supportive hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.
• Maintain high standards of service and cleanliness in line with infection control policies and NHS Scotland guidelines.
• Meet specified cleaning and laundry schedules to NHS Scotland standards.
• Work on a 5-week rota including weekend shifts; participate in induction and training.

Job description

Facilities Porter

21 hour Post

Based at Caithness General Hospital, Wick

We are currently seeking to recruit Facilities Porter to join our team in Caithness General Hospital Wick. This post will be based in Caithness General Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.

The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.

To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.

To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications

This is a Facilities Porter post to be available to work on a 5 week rota which includes weekend shifts. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.

Department Contact

Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland

Tel: [phone] or 07974619346 or email [e-mail]

Patricia Murray Team Lead Caithness General Hospital Tel :[phone] or 07483127554 email : [e-mail]

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 30th August 2026

Job ref: 256840

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visaor a Heath and Care Worker Visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork