Food Porter

About the Role

Join Amey as a permanent Food Porter based at the Highcroft Site, Fentham Road, Erdington, Birmingham, supporting the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time position requires onsite presence and offers a 37.5-hour work week from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 14:30, with occasional overtime and some bank holiday shifts. A full driving licence is mandatory for this role. The hourly pay rate is 3.45.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and check food deliveries against orders, storing them in the designated freezer area.
• Pick and package menus for wards from the provided selections and deliver them accordingly.
• Perform stock rotation to maintain food quality and safety.
• Handle weekly laundry deliveries, sorting, packing, and delivering laundry to relevant wards.
• Carry out various porter duties including clinical waste collection and furniture relocation as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a valid full driving licence.
• Previous experience in porter roles or warehouse/store environments is preferred.
• Strong time management skills and reliability.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Willingness to acquire new skills and adapt to changing business needs.
• Self-driven, resilient, and flexible approach to work.

Benefits and Company Culture

• Competitive pay with regular potential reviews.
• Career progression opportunities supported by comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs.
• At least 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase more.
• Generous pension contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits options like insurance, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to exclusive retail and health service discounts through an online portal.
• Two social impact days annually for volunteering and community support initiatives.
• Family-friendly policies for new parents and caregivers.
• Inclusive workplace with affinity networks promoting diversity and support.

About Amey

Amey is a prominent provider of engineering, operational, and decarbonisation services in transport infrastructure and complex facilities management. Their mission focuses on sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve life and safeguard the future. They operate across the UK and internationally with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting employees' growth and wellbeing.

Diversity and Application Support

Amey promotes equal opportunity employment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. They maintain a Disability Confident Leader status, guaranteeing interviews for disabled candidates who meet minimum requirements. Applicants needing accommodations can contact the recruitment team to discuss support throughout the hiring process.