Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The Portering/Transport staff will ensure that patients', equipment, linen and post are in the correct place at the correct time and that the premises and the people using them are kept safe.

To ensure overall levels of service within the Directorate it may be necessary for the post-holder to work at other locations reasonably requested by the Trust. All employees must be flexible where the service requires the post holder to work within areas of their department and capabilities in addition to the normal tasks identified in this document.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Facilities team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Department should the needs of the service demand it.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain stock control
• Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork
• Deliver, issue and collect orders and supplies to/from wards and departments for example linen service, patient meals, diet lists, mail, internal mail, stationery, general stores, disposables and consumables, medical supplies, clinical specimens and medical equipment, furniture and equipment
• Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
• Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties
• Collect refuse and clinical waste around the site and ensure its safe storage and disposal
• Contribute to the provision of reports and schedules including undertaking general asset register counts
• Keep stores and portering work areas/office clean and tidy
• Sort internal mail, Royal Mail delivery and frank outgoing post as required
• Carry out furniture moves within and off site
• Carry out ad hoc cleaning as per work schedule or requested by supervisor
• Set up meeting and seminar rooms as required

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustorwww.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-IT-26-8319165

Job locations

The Redwoods Centre,

Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,

Shrewsbury, Shropshire,

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role

Desirable

• Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, eg diploma level 2 (NVQ) relevant to the post

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Computer literate
• Manual handling experience
• Valid driving licence

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
• Ability to allocate work

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role Desirable Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, eg diploma level 2 (NVQ) relevant to the post EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Computer literate Manual handling experience Valid driving licence SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level) Ability to allocate work

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 details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Redwoods Centre,

Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,

Shrewsbury, Shropshire,

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Redwoods Centre,

Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,

Shrewsbury, Shropshire,

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)