Relief Porter
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- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Grampian is recruiting a Relief Porter to join the Portering & Grounds Department. This role involves working shifts across Monday to Sunday, including potential night shifts, and requires flexibility and reliability due to the reactive nature of the service. The successful candidate will need a full manual UK driving license, basic numeracy, good communication skills, and the ability to use Microsoft email and Teams. It is a physically demanding role requiring a reasonable level of fitness and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £26,696 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258533
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - - 28,988)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Portering
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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.
NHSG Portering & Grounds Department are now recruiting for the following position.
Relief Porter
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 shift changes.
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 a
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