Modern Apprenticeships Porters - Facilities B2

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Interested in a career as a Porter?

An exciting opportunity to join our Estates and Facilities team as a Modern Apprentice Porter based within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

There will be an online information session on Tuesday, 28 th April at 2pm , to provide more information about the role and to provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions.

To register for this session, click the link:

Locations:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Job Title:

Modern Apprentice - Porter

Tenure: Fixed term

Salary: Band 2 Salary Scale: £26,658 - £28,947

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment.

Start Date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026

Entry Requirements:

Applications are considered on a competitive basis which means not all candidates who meet the entry criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

In order to be considered for interview your Application Form MUST clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Have already achieved 3 National 4 qualifications, 2 of which must include Maths & English

OR

• the equivalent SCQF level of qualification/award

OR

• SCQF Level 4 Core Skills in the following:

• Numeracy

• Working with others

• Communication

• ICT

• Problem Solving

AND

• Fully complete the application form

AND

• Satisfy the age requirement for an apprenticeship post: Modern Apprenticeships are only open to applicants who will be aged 16 to 24 years (or 16 to 29 years for Disabled Applicants or applicants who are care experienced*) on 19th August 2026, in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Widening Access to Employment Strategy and workforce projections.

Important Dates:

Assessment Centre: Tuesday, 19 th April 2026 and Wednesday, 20 th April 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday, 27 th May 2026

This post closes at Midnight on Sunday, 3rd May 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.

• Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children's setting/secure unit.