Hospital Waste Specialist — Night Shift

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Staff development

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking (£50/year)

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Site Waste Operative to manage clinical, general, recyclable, confidential, and linen waste across our hospital sites in Eastbourne.

You will perform scheduled waste collections from wards and departments, respond to ad-hoc requests, and operate compactors and balers in line with health and safety standards. The role includes night-time disposal room cleaning and supporting a safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital waste segregation and disposal.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations and Trust policies.
• Willingness to work night shifts to clean disposal rooms.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled waste collections from wards, departments and designated waste rooms.
• Respond to ad-hoc waste collection requests as required.
• Operate waste management equipment such as compactors and cardboard balers.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety regulations and Trust policies.
• Clear all waste streams produced within a hospital, including sharps and hazardous waste.
• Clean disposal rooms at night.

Skills

Waste handling

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Waste compactors

Cardboard balers

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Site Waste Operative to manage clinical, general, recyclable, confidential, and linen waste across our hospital sites in Eastbourne.

You will perform scheduled waste collections from wards and departments, respond to ad-hoc requests, and operate compactors and balers in line with health and safety standards. The role includes night-time disposal room cleaning and supporting a safe hospital environment.