Waste Porter (Band 2) - Waste Portering - Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Founda

Employer: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Waste Collector. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing and maintaining a positive environment for both patients and colleagues alike on site through a professional, efficient, and timely waste collection service.

The role involves collecting clinical, domestic, recycling, and other special waste items from wards and departments, segregating waste streams, weighing and logging clinical waste bins, and collecting soiled laundry. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, be organized, and have a passion for providing excellent service.

Main Duties

• Collection of clinical, domestic, recycling, and other special waste items from wards and departments
• Segregation of all waste streams prior to collection by waste contractors
• Weighing and logging of clinical waste bins
• Collection of soiled laundry from wards and departments
• Delivery of furniture and equipment as required

Requirements

• Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level or equivalent
• Full clean driving licence with C1 category
• Experience of following Health & Safety and waste guidelines
• Customer Service Skills Certificate
• Basic Health and Safety Certificate

Please note that due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided.

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Contact Information

If you think this could be the job for you and you would like to find out more, please contact Louise Grennan, Assistant Logistics Manager, at louise.grennan@nhs.net or 01225 824880.