Job details
- Job reference: 255860
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 19/08/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Edinburgh
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 14.59
- Job posted date: 05/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: Facilities
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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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Responsible for driving vehicles up to 3.5tonnes in the transport of goods, supplies and patients and to facilitate the provision of portering services to enable the efficient and effective delivery of quality portering services to the organisation.
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Andrew Kerr at andy.kerr2@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
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This advert is for Porter/Driver with NHS Lothian in Edinburgh, Scotland. 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 19 Aug 2026.
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