Portering and Waste Supervisor

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5hrs pw 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00/22.00-06.00
• £13.13 per hour 
• Location is Colchester Hospital and Ipswich Hospital (free access to park and ride)
• Drivers license essential

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Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As a Portering Supervisor at Colchester Hospital and Ipswich Hospital, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, timely, and efficient portering service. You will help ensure that patients, equipment, and materials are moved safely and appropriately throughout the hospital  managing your team with a hands on approach. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the management of portering operations, supporting ward and departmental needs, and providing direction and assistance to patients, staff, and visitors across the site. You’ll also be involved in other support services that contribute to the smooth running of hospital operations.

What you’ll do:

• Deploy and supervise the portering team, ensuring effective allocation of duties and prioritisation of urgent requests across the hospital.

• Manage staff rotas and attendance, using systems such as Kronos for scheduling and sickness monitoring, including conducting return-to-work interviews.

• Ensure accurate use of the Teletracking system, overseeing task management and workflow to maintain service efficiency.

• Monitor service quality and compliance, undertaking regular audits and implementing corrective actions where standards are not met.

• Train and support new staff, delivering buddy shifts, job skills training, and ongoing competency reviews to ensure consistent performance.

• Maintain portering equipment and materials, ensuring proper storage, cleanliness, stock control, and prompt reporting of maintenance issues.

• Promote a safe and professional working environment, upholding Health & Safety standards, proper uniform policy, and respectful behaviour toward patients and staff.

• Support emergency and security protocols, assisting with fire duties and helicopter landings as directed by the hospital’s emergency procedures.

What you bring:

• Experience working in facilities, portering, or support services.

• Previous experience leading a team or working in a similar supervisory role.

• Good communication skills – able to speak and listen clearly with people at all levels.

• Able to follow service rules and policies set by the hospital and client.

• Basic understanding of health and safety rules and how to apply them at work.

• Willing to complete any training needed for the role.

• Always maintains good personal hygiene and a professional appearance. 

  
  

Desirable 

A Level 3 qualification in Management or Team Leading.

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 resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full 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 environment
• Competitive 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.

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.