Porter Positions Band 3 - 37.5 hours per week Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital are holding a job fair on Wednesday 22 October 2025 for opportunities within the estates and facilities team. W e are looking to fill a variety of positions including Porters The open day will take place between 4-7pm in Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital During the recruitment event open day, you will have the opportunity to meet staff representing our estates and facilities team and ask questions about the positions available. If this is the position for you, to guarantee yourself an interview, apply now Please ensure all applications are filled in with full detail, or the application may be rejected. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Workers route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. Transport patients anywhere in hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds Use the Trust electronic system / radio to communicate and receive jobs Change oxygen and other gas cylinders following training Move mattresses and beds, complying with Trust manual handling techniques Move dirty laundry and replace with clean linen Collect/deliver drugs and samples to/from pharmacy/wards/departments Carry out all waste management functions as requested Transport meal trolleys to and from wards and to and from the kitchen. Use electric tugs to move food trolleys and heavy equipment around the site Move equipment safely throughout the hospital Move office furniture and equipment Move wards as and when required Transport deceased patients to mortuary with dignity Fire warden duties as and when required Assist Security Officers as and when required Respond to any MAJAX incident showing care and compassion to patients and visitors Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors. Checking of equipment prior to use to ensure all faults are reported to the supervisor as they develop. Reporting any accidents / dangerous occurrences to the Supervisors and participating in the completion of all related accident documentation. Attend relevant statutory and non-statutory training. Carry out duties in accordance with departmental training and Trust policies and codes of practice. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits We Offer To You Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jason Johnson Job title: Portering Duty Manager Email address: jason.johnson@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 419 5033 Joseph Ryan Support Service Manager joseph.ryan@stockport.nhs.uk