Porter (Maintenance)

Porter (Maintenance)
Glasgow Hospital | Bank Contract | Housekeeping | Ad Hoc


Availability: Flexible availability Monday to Friday, with the ability to work weekends when required.
Shift Pattern: Rotational early and late shifts.


£13.10 per hour


Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  


We are looking for a reliable and flexible Bank Porter (Maintenance) to support the smooth running of Glasgow Hospital. This is a varied and physically active role, providing logistical and operational support across multiple departments both within the hospital and externally.


This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on position, takes pride in supporting others, and can adapt to the changing needs of a busy hospital environment.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Collection and disposal of waste, laundry, and clinical waste in line with hospital procedures
  • Setting up conference rooms and supporting office moves
  • Maintaining hospital grounds and outdoor areas
  • Cleaning and preparing designated areas
  • Providing courier services and transporting specimens when required
  • Carrying out parking patrols as directed
  • Delivering and collecting medical devices across the Central Belt of Scotland
  • Supporting the Housekeeping team with key operational tasks
  • Assisting with stock management
  • Adhering to data protection, health & safety, and security policies at all times

The Person
 

To be successful in this role, you will:


  • Have a flexible and proactive approach to work
  • Enjoy working in a customer-facing environment
  • Be able to manage your workload effectively
  • Take ownership and responsibility for tasks
  • Be willing to undergo Disclosure Scotland checks
  • Hold a full UK driving licence

Helping you feel good.


We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.


Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital


Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital where we deliver outstanding healthcare with compassion and respect, to promote health and wellbeing for the residents of Glasgow and the surrounding areas. We partner with industry leading consultants to offer a vast array of services for preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of conditions. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment. We are a not for profit organisation enabling all profits to be reinvested to improve the patient journey. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.


Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. You will need to comply with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks if successful.

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