Incinerator Loader

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Staff break spaces

Bus travel discount

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Incinerator Loader within the Environmental Services Team. You will support the manager and staff in providing efficient waste collection and reception services, handling on-site and external wastes, and maintaining a clean service yard.

There is a 12-week probation, flexibility in hours, and a permanent full-time post with 37.5 hours per week on a 4 on/4 off pattern.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy are essential.
• Fork Lift License is required where applicable.
• Experience of working in an industrial environment is desirable.
• NHS experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Environmental Services Manager and staff to provide efficient waste collection and reception services.
• Maintain the service yard and waste receiving areas in a clean, orderly system.
• Ensure Waste receipts are recorded on the waste management data base using appropriate electronic devices.
• Adhere to Waste Licensing Regulations and incident reporting processes.
• Operate in line with the Environmental Management System (EMS) and use PPE as required.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy

Fork Lift License

Job description

Main area Support Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Working shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, days and nights Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered. Working shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, days and nights) Job ref 180-B-CVA1229

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate Town Cambridge Salary £25,272 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Incinerator Loader within the Environmental Services Team.
The Incinerator Loaders – Waste Collectors will assist the Environmental Services Manager and his/her staff in providing an efficient waste collection and reception service in accordance with the following list of duties.

Main duties of the job

The Incinerator Loaders – Waste Collectors will assist the Environmental Services Manager and his/her staff in providing an efficient waste collection and reception service

To assist the Environmental Services Manager and Lead Engineer in providing an efficient waste collection and reception services

To act as main reception for all wastes coming into the Incinerators from;

• Both on site customers, and the Logistics Team
• From outside contracted customers via the waste collection vehicle
• From contracted customers delivering their own wastes.
• All in accordance with Waste Licensing Regulations

To ensure that all procedures for the Receipts of Waste are carried out, and that any discrepancies are reported to the Environmental Services Manager or the Lead Engineer as soon as possible in accordance with the Environmental Management System (EMS)

To maintain the service yard, waste receiving areas, in a clean and orderly system

To ensure that wastes are handled correctly using PPE as procedures, and all waste is placed in appropriate containers

To be familiar with the Incinerator Permit, and adhere to conditions therein regarding the keeping of wastes within licensed areas

To enter all data with regard to waste received on waste management data base using computer and electronic devices

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th February 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 16th February 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualification

• Good numeracy and literacy
• Fork Lift License

Experience

• General work experience dealing with the general public, in a demand led environment.
• Must have experience of working in an industrial environment.
• Experience of general cleaning duties
• NHS experience

Knowledge

• Manual handling techniques.
• Be helpful and understanding of customer needs
• Understanding of H & S in the workplace
• Knowledge of site and departments.
• Handling/Segregation knowledge

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively using radio
• Good front of house skills and customer service skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Welding experience

Additional Requirementss

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Able to carryout full range of duties including physical aspects of lifting and pulling
• Must be able to send and receive clear instructions on radio system
• Working with hazardous wastes
• Experience of dealing with the public in a service led environment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Name Jonathan Patman Job title Environmental Services Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01223 217193 Additional information

Andrew Eady - 01223 349106 - [e-mail]