Job details
- Job reference: 256840
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 30/08/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Caithness General Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 21
- Job posted date: 14/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Caithness General Hospital
Facilities Porter21 hour PostBased at Caithness General Hospital, Wick
We are currently seeking to recruit Facilities Porter to join our team in Caithness General Hospital Wick. This post will be based in Caithness General Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.
The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.
To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.
To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications
This is a Facilities Porter post to be available to work on a 5 week rota which includes weekend shifts. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.
Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.
Department contact:
Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland
Tel: 01955880479 or 07974619346 or email tina.russel1@nhs.scot
Patricia Murray Team Lead Caithness General Hospital Tel :019550880486 or 07483127554 email : patricia.murray2@nhs.scot
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 30th August 2026Job ref: 256840
Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Heath and Care Worker Visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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This advert is for Facilities Porter with NHS Highland in Caithness General Hospital, GB. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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