Waste, Fleet and Storage Assistant (AW)

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is recruiting a highly motivated individual to join the Facilities Team at Borders General Hospital in Melrose to assist the Waste and Fleet Manager in operating the Waste Transfer Station, the vehicle fleet and storage facilities. The role ensures compliance with waste legislation, supports fleet maintenance, and helps maximise reuse opportunities.

Excellent organisational and communication skills are required for day-to-day operations and stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of waste legislation applicable to NHS waste management.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities for day-to-day operations.
• Good communication skills with stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Waste and Fleet Manager in operating the Waste Transfer Station, fleet and storage facilities.
• Ensure waste is stored securely and prepared for uplift by contractors.
• Oversee fleet servicing/maintenance to ensure staff safety.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and provide training as needed.

Skills

Waste legislation knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

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Band 4

Permanent

36 hours

NHS Borders wish to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the Facilities Team at Borders General Hospital in Melrose, to assist the Waste and Fleet Manager in the operation of the Waste Transfer Station, vehicle fleet and storage facilities.

This role is to ensure NHS Borders maintains its Duty of Care in relation to Waste Legislation, remains compliant in management of vehicle fleet and help with storage of equipment to maximise reuse opportunities.

The role includes ensuring all waste is stored correctly and secured, ready for uplift by waste contractor(s), and fleet vehicles are serviced and maintained for the safety of NHS staff.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate a good level of knowledge of waste legislation, and show that they can use their initiative, whilst still working within two highly regulated areas of work.

Organisational skills are essential to the role, excellent communication and good time management are required for day-to-day operations, staff training and liaising with stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation.

Candidates should have a knowledge of the NHS Borders Behavioural Framework

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

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