General Porter | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,272 pa pro rata + unsocial enhancements
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS2 8HW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Areyou innovative and forward thinking? Are you looking to join a collaborative team that helps keep our hospitals running smoothly? Are you interested in a hands on job?

We are currently recruiting General Porters to work within the team within the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The shift pattern will be 08:00-16:00 on a rolling rota, and you will be joining our House Portering Team.

This is a physically demanding role and will involve the regular movement, loading, unloading and disposal of clutter, waste and equipment throughout the shift

The successful candidate must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be confident and competent in driving a Luton van as part of their day-to-day duties.

Please note - the advert normally closes early due to a high volume of applications.

On a day to day basis, tasks will include:-

• Moving, loading and unloadingheavy, bulky and awkward items, including broken or unwanted furniture, cages and equipment.

• Collecting, moving and disposing of clutter, general waste and unwanted items.

• Transporting furniture, equipment, waste and other items between locations using a Luton van.

• Working safely when handling heavy items and following all relevant manual handling, health and safety and waste-handling procedures.

• Keeping vehicles, storage areas and working areas clean, safe and organised.

• Reporting any vehicle defects, damaged equipment, hazards or health and safety concerns promptly.

• Working flexibly as part of the wider team and assisting with other general portering and operational duties as required

You will have:-

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Pleasant and friendly personality

• Ability to use your own initiative

• Understanding of the need to deal with patients, parents and staff in a helpful and supportive manner.

In return for your hard work and your professional, caring and reliable service you will have access to the following benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Access to the NHS pension scheme

• Paid annual leave, maternity and sick pay (subject to qualifying criteria)

• Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships!

• Industry leading discount schemes at local and national outlets, including insurance, holidays and shopping!

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities. please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026

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