Portering & Transport Supervisor - Band 4

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Portering & Transport Supervisor – Band 4

The closing date is 26 June 2026

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work 5 over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are seeking a proactive Portering & Transport Supervisor to lead our team in delivering a high quality, efficient and customer focused service across the Trust. Based at Fieldhead 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.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, 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 of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

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, 1:1s 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

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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.

Key result areas include:
JOB DIMENSIONS:

• Budget manager for Transport/Porters Services
• Line manager for Driver/Porters
• Manage Service Level Agreements
• Manage External Contracts

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Review service and implement new methods of service delivery to ensure a cost-effective quality service provision to both clients and staff.
• Lead and motivate this highly reactive support service, where teamwork and communication are essential.
• Manage, motivate and empower a team of well-trained staff, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Implement risk assessments associated with the service and communicate outcomes to relevant staff.
• Manage the financial budget of the Services in compliance with Trust financial procedures, raising…