Waste Operative

Transformationunitgm; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Preston is seeking a Waste Operative to ensure waste management in the hospital environment. This vital role involves physically demanding tasks, including the removal of waste streams from various departments and transporting them to the recycling station. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and prior experience in waste services, along with necessary qualifications such as a full UK driving licence and GCSE education. A focus on safety and compliance with health regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.
• Completed a first aid course.

Responsibilities

• Remove and transport various types of waste to recycling stations.
• Communicate with staff and patients to understand needs.
• Collect and transport waste streams within 24 hours.

Skills

Communicative skills

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

First aid course

Job description

Job Overview

Do you enjoy working outdoors? are you active, a good communicator and physically fit? Do you like working independently and solving problems? Are you interested in keeping the Hospital environment pleasant, clean and healthy? If so, this could be the job for you!

As a Waste Operative you’re a valued and vital part of the portering team, dealing with numerous types of waste using various methods of disposal and transportation. The role is demanding and physical, and you will work with a dedicated and experienced team to deliver an efficient service.

Main duties of the job

• Remove waste using various methods throughout the Trust and transfer it to our recycling waste station.
• All manual handling and health and safety training will be given and refreshed annually to ensure tasks comply with Trust policies and procedures.
• Transfer different types of waste following schedules to set time‑scales, using mechanic aids where available.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Communicate verbally with the Portering Supervisor and colleagues.
• Collect all waste streams generated by wards and departments and transport them professionally to the waste compound within 24 hours.
• Communicate with clinical and non‑clinical staff, patients, and visitors to understand patient needs.

See the Job description document for a full detailed job description.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First aid course.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of waste services.
• Proven ability to work without supervision.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital environment.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the normal course of their duties. As such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to screen for any previous convictions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks

If the role requires a DBS check we will administer it on your behalf. The cost will be recovered from your salary as a one‑off payment or over 3 months. Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40. If you withdraw after a successful offer you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

Infection Prevention and Control

In line with guidance from the United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers must comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes, including mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.

No Unsolicited Advertising Company Approaches

We look forward to hearing from you soon!