Relief Porter
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- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Grampian is recruiting a Relief Porter for their Portering & Grounds Department. This permanent role involves working 36 hours per week, covering shifts Monday to Sunday, including potential night shifts. The position requires flexibility, reliability, and a full manual UK driving license. It is a physically demanding role requiring good communication and basic numeracy skills.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257055
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
11/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
04/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Portering Services
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Job Advert
NHSG Portering & Grounds Department are now recruiting for the following position.
Relief Porter
This post is on a permanent contract.
Pay Band 2
Full clean current manual UK driving license required.****
Applications welcomed for Porter position.
Shifts cover Monday to Sunday. Must be available to work shifts especially during week days and possibly night shifts. Flexibility and reliability are necessary as this is a reactive service and you may be called at short notice for shifts.
To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Have a full manual UK driving license. Must be flexible and be able to work in other areas in NHSG. Basic numeracy skills and good communication skills. Must have the ability to use Microsoft emails and teams. Have a reasonable level of fitness as this can be a physically demanding role at times with a lot of walking involved. Be able to work as part of a team and when competent be able to work alone.
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