Porter

Job Introduction

Porters – Hereford County Hospital

2 Positions Available 

37.5 hours per week

Pay: £12.91 per hour 

Hereford County Hospital

Are you reliable, compassionate and ready to play a vital role in supporting patient care across the hospital? We’re looking for two dedicated Porters to join our team at Hereford County Hospital, ensuring patients, equipment and essential materials are moved safely, efficiently and with dignity.

About the Role

As a Porter, you’ll be at the heart of hospital operations, providing a safe and responsive service across all clinical areas. Every day is different, and your work will directly support patient experience, clinical teams and the smooth running of the hospital.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely transporting patients between wards, departments and theaters (via walking, wheelchair, trolley or bed)
• Assisting with emergency transfers, including supporting A&E and helicopter arrivals
• Conveying blood specimens, patient notes, x‑rays and essential items across the site
• Removing deceased patients to the mortuary with dignity and professionalism
• Replacing and transporting medical gas cylinders and restocking oxygen banks
• Supporting pharmacy distribution and equipment movement
• Handling clinical and non‑clinical waste and laundry
• Responding to emergency calls including resus, fire, security and child abduction alerts
• Managing urgent and non‑urgent goods inwards, ensuring accurate records
• Carrying out additional duties as required to support hospital operations

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Manual Handling training
• Empathy and a caring approach with patients and visitors
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Effective communication and customer care skills
• High standards of personal hygiene
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Basic literacy skills

Desirable:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, positive work ethic

What You’ll Bring

You’ll represent the hospital with professionalism, compassion and a commitment to delivering excellent service. A calm, patient‑focused attitude and the ability to follow procedures are key to success in this role.

What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and well being resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & well being app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial well being 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.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait! 

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 to being an 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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