Senior Porter - Driver
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Shrewsbury, Shropshire,, SY3 8DSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdr...
- 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
To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.
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 Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
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
How to apply
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First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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