Waste Disposal Operative

Sodexo Group; Wythenshawe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Sodexo as a Waste Management Operative in Wythenshawe Hospital, where you'll ensure efficient waste management to maintain a clean and safe environment. This role offers a full-time position with competitive pay, inclusive workplace values, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan and life insurance

Full training and protective uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or cleaning duties.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact professionally with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily waste surveys and operate the compactor efficiently.
• Liaise with waste managers to coordinate waste collection.
• Follow health and safety protocols while handling waste.

Skills

Physical capability

Customer-focused attitude

Commitment to health and safety standards

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 40hrs, Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30
• £12.61 per hour
• Blue light card
• 20 days annual leave rising to 25 with service
• Location is Wythenshawe Hospital

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Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Waste Management Operative to join our Sodexo team at Wythenshawe Hospital. In this role, you’ll take charge of daily waste surveys in the compound, efficiently manage general waste using the compactor, and ensure cardboard is baled properly. Your attention to detail will keep waste containers and Sulo bins emptied and ready for collection, helping maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. If you’re proactive, reliable, and take pride in supporting a smooth, hygienic operation, this is your chance to be part of something greater. Join Sodexo and thrive in a team where your efforts truly matter.

What you’ll do:

Ensure cardboard waste is properly discharged into the cardboard baler.

Ensure general waste bags are emptied into the compactor.

Liaise with the Trust waste manager and service providers to arrange compactor emptying when full.

Keep designated work areas securely locked when unattended.

Clean waste compound and reception areas near Sulo bins, skips, and waste transfer points.

Follow health and safety protocols, wear PPE, and report any risks related to waste handling or equipment.

Maintain records of Sulo bins needing repair, including faults, ID numbers, and storage locations, for service coordination.

Provide holiday and sickness cover for team members as required and expect the same in return.

Take responsibility for personal and colleague health and safety, following safe systems of work (SSOW) and safety notices; assist other trade teams when needed.

What you bring:

• Physical capability to carry out cleaning duties across various hospital areas
• A friendly, customer-focused attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile
• A strong commitment to health and safety standards
• Professionalism, integrity, and a neat, presentable appearance

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.