Hospital Porter
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.80 to £14.80 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, E9 6SR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Porter
📍 Homerton Hospital, London
💷 £14.80 per hour
⏰ 37.5 hours per week
Make a fresh start in a company that cares.
At Sodexo, our Porters play a vital role in supporting patient care and keeping hospital services running smoothly. We're looking for a compassionate, reliable and professional
Porter to join our team at
Homerton Hospital and help deliver an essential service to patients, visitors and healthcare colleagues every day. The role involves the safe movement of patients, records, equipment and essential materials throughout the hospital.
What you'll do
- Safely transport patients between wards, departments and theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and beds.
- Move medical equipment, patient records and other essential items across the hospital.
- Support the safe transportation of blood products and specimens.
- Assist with medical gas cylinder changes and deliveries.
- Collect and distribute pharmacy items and other supplies.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations when required.
- Remove clinical and non-clinical waste and support hospital logistics services.
- Provide friendly assistance and directions to patients, visitors and staff across the hospital site.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and respect in every interaction.
- Remains calm and effective in busy or challenging situations.
- Can work both independently and as part of a team.
- Is flexible, reliable and committed to delivering excellent service.
- Has good literacy skills and can follow procedures accurately.
What you'll need to succeed
Success in this role comes from having a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to help others. You'll take pride in delivering a service that supports patients at some of the most important moments of their lives while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care.
Why choose Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job. It's a chance to make a real difference every day while being part of a supportive and inclusive team.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Full training and development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes
- Opportunities for career progression
- A supportive workplace where you'll be valued and respected
Ready to be part of something greater?
Apply today and join a team that helps deliver outstanding support services to one of London's busiest healthcare environments.
Successful candidates will be expected to comply with all relevant health and safety, patient safety, infection prevention and hospital operating procedures associated with working in a healthcare environment.