Waste Operative

Waste Operative The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Harlow CM20 1QX 37.5 hours per week– Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00 Temporary role up to 6 months Band 2 £12.21 per hour To be considered for this role, a full UK driving licence is required. Would you like to be part of a team that works well together ensuring the hospital can work to full capacity? If yes, The Princess Alexandra NHS Trust would love to hear from you. This location is easily accessible by public transport and has onsite parking. We are on the lookout for a Waste Operative at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow to support the Facilities Department. JOB PURPOSE Responsible for day-to-day waste activities on site including segregating waste into different streams in the waste compound and carrying out essential tasks like cardboard baling, plastic baling, metal sorting, wood sorting etc., as well as ensuring high general housekeeping standard in all waste compounds. You will be driving the tug trucks with chains of waste bins behind so good driving ability is also essential. This is a physically demanding role, and the applicants need to be able to do the work required and be comfortable in dealing with situations that arise when working in a busy hospital. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES * Collection of waste / materials from across the site as required using the tug truck and manual handling. * Responsible for processing all waste types that come onto site and process into correct waste disposal machinery. Training to be supplied by site to a competent level. * Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself, other employees, agency workers, contractors, customers, and visitors entering the waste compound. * Requires a courteous and helpful approach to patients, visitors and staff. * Flexibility to work within / outside the yard, the hospital environment or to cover other Portering roles. * Maintaining the cleanliness and housekeeping of all working areas. The waste compound must be kept clean and tidy. * Carrying out other tasks within your operational abilities as and when required. * Use correct Manual handling procedures when required. * Answer bleeps or give instructions on the radios in a professional manner. * All internal and external areas of the site are free from household waste by removing bins form designated areas to a central storage compound using the Electric Tug, Trust vehicle or by foot. * Ensure all clinical waste is removed from areas daily ensuring all bins are tagged correctly. * To attend all training required including annual Statutory Mandatory training. * Ensure that equipment is used correctly, and items are loaded safely and securely. Safety of vehicle, self and others whilst driving. Prioritise daily tasks. * The role requires a full, clean driving licence and the willingness to drive trust vehicles up to van sizes. SKILLS REQUIRED * Able to work in a fast-paced physical role * Full UK Driving licence * Full training will be given but those with experience in a waste management environment are at a distinct advantage. * Eye for detail. * A good understanding of spoken and written English. * Trained in Manual Handling. * This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience. In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: – * Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week! * First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England * Dedicated consultants * Flexible working options * Free DBS and free training * Build holiday allowance * Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days * Stakeholder pension scheme Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS. Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion