Porter, Transportation

About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover of more than £2bn, delivering innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our values – Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment.

Location:

E9 5TD
. A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this role as it involves driving between sites to transport medication, specimens and equipment. Days of working:
Variable shifts dependent on business needs – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The role provides safe, efficient, and responsive portering services across ELFT sites, supporting delivery of facilities services and contributing to a clean, safe, welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.

• Deliver and collect goods, consumables, equipment, materials and Trust property across sites.
• Transport cleaning stock, paper products, catering items and supplies to wards and departments.
• Move furniture, equipment and undertake room set‑ups or layout changes.
• Respond to Helpdesk requests promptly and accurately.
• Support catering and domestic teams with reasonable delivery and collection tasks.
• Remove clinical and non‑clinical waste in line with Trust procedures, maintaining safe segregation.
• Carry out light cleaning duties (external areas, spillages, bin areas, entrances, courtyards).
• Assist with linen transportation and curtain changes.
• Receive and sign in contractors; check  high‑visibility clothing.
• Conduct or support tool inventory checks.
• Escort contractors throughout the site and ensure safety, tool control and security compliance.
• Report unsafe behaviours or protocol breaches immediately.
• Collect and deliver medication securely, following chain‑of‑custody rules.
• Collect sealed specimens and deliver them to authorised holding or laboratory locations.
• Maintain vehicles, complete logs and ensure safe, timely deliveries.
• Remain contactable via site radio at all times during shifts.
• Use portering equipment safely and report defects.
• Participate in meetings, briefings and mandatory training.
• Uphold confidentiality, security protocols, OCS values and maintain professional behaviour.

• A full, valid UK driving licence (non‑negotiable).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable; strong willingness to learn also welcomed.
• Solid understanding of health & safety practices and ability to follow site procedures.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in interacting professionally with staff, patients and contractors.
• Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks, including moving equipment, supplies and furniture.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.