Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

37.5 hrs pw 5/7 various shifts on a set rota 06.00-14.00, 14.00-22.00, 22.00-06.00 these shifts are over a 7 day period£12.59 per hour +enhancements £17.00 sat and out of hours £21.28 sun

Cycle to work Scheme, Blue Light discount, Discounted meals whilst on shift, Discounted Bus travel, Access to online training and Progression

Holidays 27 days pro rataLocation is North Devon District Hospitalmust have driving license for short staff or sickness driving cover

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Job Introduction

Make a Difference Every Day

At Sodexo, we are committed to delivering vital support services that make a real difference to patients, staff, and visitors every single day. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Porter Chargehand to join our team at North Devon District Hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with supervisory experience in facilities, healthcare, or support services to step into a leadership role where you’ll help shape and manage a high-quality portering service.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring patients, materials, and equipment are safely and efficiently transferred around the hospital—helping us to deliver an exceptional service that keeps the hospital running smoothly.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

Lead and supervise a team of Porters, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to meet service demands

Support your team with training, performance reviews, and ongoing development

Manage workload schedules while responding to urgent requests in a calm, efficient manner

Maintain safety and compliance standards in line with Sodexo and NHS Trust policies

Build positive relationships with colleagues, hospital staff, and visitors to deliver a professional, caring service

Champion a Zero Harm mindset, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of your team at all time

What You’ll Bring

Previous experience in a facilities, healthcare, or support services environment

Competent IT skills - Microsoft word and excel formulas, spreadhsheets

Strong team leadership and people management skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels

Good knowledge of health and safety practices and willingness to undertake further training

Organised, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure

A genuine commitment to delivering excellent patient and visitor care

Be part of a team that puts people first—and feel proud of the difference you make every day.

What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

Mental health and wellbeing resourcesEmployee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP accessDiscounts on high street brands for you and your familySalary finance tools and financial wellbeing resourcesRetirement savings plan and life insuranceFull training and protective uniform provided.Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.Flexible working and a dynamic team environmentCompetitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

 About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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