Porter/Driver
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 20
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes to transport goods, supplies, and patients within the Edinburgh Community. It requires manual handling, including the movement of trolleys and operation of tail lifts. The post holder will also facilitate portering services to ensure efficient delivery of quality services to the organisation. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 14:30 to 18:30.
Useful to know
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:
256971
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
01/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Edinburgh
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
20
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Facilities
Job Advert
Week Day only , Manual Handling including movement of trolleys , operation of tail lifts etc. This post is based in Edinburgh Community
Mon - Fri 14.30 - 18.30
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.
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