Portering & Transport Supervisor
Closing date: 22 May 2026
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work over 5/7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.
We are seeking a proactive Portering & Transport Supervisor to lead our team in delivering high quality, efficient, and customer‑focused service across the Trust. Based at Kendray Hospital, with work across other sites as required, you will coordinate daily operations, manage changing priorities, and ensure services run safely and smoothly.
In this multi‑disciplined role, you will oversee essential functions including goods movement, deliveries, collections, and wider facilities support. You will lead by example, develop staff and maintain a safe, timely and professional service.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
All employees are strongly encouraged to have their up‑to‑date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be responsible for the development and provision of an effective, efficient, and well‑coordinated Porter/Transport support service to the Trust and also to other NHS service users through Service Level Agreement and formal contracts. The job role will include:
* Developing and maintaining an efficient, professional portering and transport service
* Line managing Drivers and Porters, including staff support, development, 1:2s and appraisals
* Managing staff rotas to ensure full service coverage and liaising with stakeholders Trust‑wide
* Identifying and implementing service improvements
* Managing a small fleet of vehicles, ensuring legal and safety compliance and overseeing maintenance
* Ensuring all staff training is current and recorded
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and provision of an effective, efficient and well‑coordinated Porter/Transport support service to the Trust and also to other NHS service users through Service Level Agreement and formal contracts.
JOB DIMENSIONS: Budget manager for Transport/Porters Services; line manager for Driver/Porters; manage Service Level Agreements; manage External Contracts.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Constantly review the service and implement new methods of service delivery to ensure that a cost effective, quality service provision to both clients and staff can be developed and maintained.
Lead and motivate this highly reactive support service, where teamwork and communication is essential.
To manage, motivate and empower a team of well‑trained staff that are receptive to change and dedicated to achieving Trust performance targets through SLAs and formal contracts.
Carry out staff appraisals, develop and implement Personal Development Plans for team members to meet the objectives of the organisation and the individuals.
Provide Senior Managers with submissions for service developments and assist with long and short term business plans.
Act as primary point of contact for Porter/Transport Services and liaise with Service users within the Trust and other local NHS organisations through Service Level Agreements on delivery of service provision.
Actively develop and maintain effective communication links with other Heads of Department.
Encourage and develop a culture of excellent customer service and promote a professional and caring image, recognising the contribution of such services to the overall client experience.
Develop and maintain all risk assessments associated with the service are carried out and outcomes communicated to relevant staff.
Manage the financial budget of the Services in compliance with Trust financial procedure controls, raising requisitions and authorising payments for services provided.
Responsible for relevant Health and Safety matters associated with the Transport/Porters service ensuring effective provision of staff awareness and training.
Prepare and manage local Health and Safety Plans in line with Trust Health and Safety Policies, Legislation and Statutes.
Responsible for managing and controlling the waste compound ensuring all types of waste is removed and recorded in compliance with legislation (Hazardous Waste Regulations).
Develop and implement effective waste segregation and minimisation arrangements throughout the trust maintaining detailed information and reporting on Waste Management Performance.
Contribute to Business Continuity Plans.
Assist in the development of Green Travel Plan.
Responsible for management of Taxi Contract.
Responsible for providing a transport service in accordance with Trust Transport Policy, Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
Ensure all documentation relating to Carriage of Dangerous Goods is monitored.
COMMUNICATION WITH OTHERS:
All Business Unit Directorates
Estates and Facilities Personnel
Infection control
Occupational Health
External Service Contractors
Procurement and Supplies
Contracted Service Supplies
The job description is not an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in light of service developments and in consultation with the post holder and his/her manager.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to produce written reports.
* Ability to work as a member of, but also lead a team.
* Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Influence skills and the ability to handle conflict.
* Ability to problem‑solve and make judgements.
* Ability to work autonomously.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work flexibly.
* A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
* ILM Management Certificate Level 3 or equivalent.
* NHS experience.
* IOSH Certificate.
* EDCL.
Training
* Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations.
* Knowledge of Carriage of Dangerous Goods legislation.
Experience
* Demonstratable experience in managing service budgets, including staffing, purchasing goods and supplies.
* Substantial demonstrable supervisory experience in specialised facilities service.
* Substantial demonstrable experience managing Health & Safety for a service or department.
* Experience of managing business change.
* Experience in utilising Microsoft packages and other IT programmes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
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