We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Waste Operative to join our Waste Management team at UEL and play a key role in ensuring a clean, safe, and sustainable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
As a Waste Operative, you’ll be part of a vital service responsible for the collection, segregation, storage, and removal of several categories of waste across our busy hospital site. You’ll help maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety, ensuring all waste is handled in line with trust procedures and environmental regulations.
You’ll receive full training, development opportunities, and be part of a team that keeps the hospital running safely every single day. We provide services between 7am – 8pm from Monday – Sunday across 365 days a year.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Job responsibilities
- Collect and safely transport waste from clinical and non-clinical areas
- Segregate waste in accordance with UHS policies and national regulations
- Operate waste handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain cleanliness and order in waste storage areas
- Support the wider Facilities team to provide a reliable, high-quality service
What we’re looking for
- A positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Awareness of health & safety and infection control (training provided)
- Flexibility to work within a 7am-8pm rota, Monday to Sunday
Person Specification
- Previous experience of using Bailers/Compactors or specialized waste equipment
- Experience in working to timetables & work schedules
- Experience following routine procedures
- Experience carrying out repetitive tasks
- Experience working in a customer-facing role
- Moving and handling training / experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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