Hospital Waste Porter

Adecco; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Waste Logistics Porter to join the logistics team at Norfolk & Norwich Hospital. This role requires driving electric vehicles to transport waste and logistics, while adhering to strict health and safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience with electric vehicles, strong hygiene standards, and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in healthcare logistics, contributing to a supportive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

Supportive and engaging workplace

Disability-confident recruitment process

Qualifications

• Driving experience, particularly with electric vehicles is required.
• Understanding of Health and Safety procedures and waste management is essential.
• Must demonstrate strong personal hygiene standards and commitment to infection control.
• Excellent record-keeping skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Effective communication skills are crucial.
• Willingness to work as a team member is important.
• Flexibility in a dynamic work environment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Safely driving electric vehicles to transport hospital logistics and waste.
• Receiving, sorting, and preparing all types of waste for collection.
• Conducting pre‑shift inspections of electric vehicles.
• Maintaining personal hygiene and infection control standards.
• Keeping accurate work records and filing systems.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and Trust staff.
• Building relationships with nursing staff and management.
• Participating as a team member and supporting training initiatives.
• Undertaking additional ad hoc duties as directed.

Skills

Driving experience with electric vehicles

Understanding of Health and Safety procedures

Strong personal hygiene standards

Excellent record-keeping skills

Effective communication skills

Collaborative spirit

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Join Our Team as a Waste Porter!

Are you ready to make a difference in the healthcare industry? Our client is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Logistics Porter to join their dynamic logistics team! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient movement of logistics within a hospital setting. If you have a passion for teamwork, effective communication, and maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Role: Waste Logistics Porter
• Location: Norfolk & Norwich Hospital
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Weekdays 6am to 5:30pm, Weekends 6am to 4:30pm
• Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
• Start Date: ASAP

What You'll Do:

• Safely driving electric vehicles to transport hospital logistics and waste, adhering to strict Health and Safety procedures.
• Receiving, sorting, and preparing all types of waste for collection, ensuring compliance with company policies for efficient disposal.
• Conducting pre‑shift inspections of electric vehicles and reporting any machinery faults or Health and Safety hazards to the team leader.
• Maintaining the highest personal hygiene and infection control standards in all tasks.
• Keeping accurate work records and filing systems, both manually and digitally, in line with Health and Safety, Quality, and organisational policies.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and Trust staff to ensure clarity on task requirements and timeframes.
• Building strong relationships with nursing staff and management to facilitate the smooth resolution of logistics issues.
• Actively participating as a team member, supporting training initiatives, and flexibly covering for other team members as needed.
• Undertaking additional ad hoc duties as directed by the logistics manager, within your skill set.

What We're Looking For:

• Driving experience, particularly with electric vehicles.
• A solid understanding of Health and Safety procedures and waste management.
• Strong personal hygiene standards and a commitment to infection control.
• Excellent record‑keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• A collaborative spirit with a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Why Join Us?

Be a vital part of the healthcare system, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of critical logistics.

Work in a supportive and engaging environment where your contributions truly matter.

Opportunities for training and professional development.

Contribute to a team that values cooperation, respect, and excellence. If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and help us deliver the best logistics service in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.

Join our client and help shape the future of healthcare logistics!

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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