Waste Manager

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

NEST pension 3% contribution

Night shift allowances

Bank holiday allowances

Pro-rata bank work

Sponsorship eligibility policy

Job summary

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) invites an experienced Waste Manager to lead waste services across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust sites. You will drive compliance, oversee contracts, and mentor staff in waste segregation and reporting.

In this role you will manage budgets, procurement and equipment, develop policies, and pursue ongoing sustainability improvements to reduce environmental impact while maintaining safe, cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management, preferably in healthcare or NHS settings.
• Knowledge of waste regulations and environmental standards.
• Strong leadership and staff training skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and management of waste services across NHS Trust sites.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, HTM 07-01 guidance and environmental standards.
• Manage waste contracts, monitor performance, conduct audits and implement corrective actions.
• Advise and train staff on waste segregation and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Oversee waste budgets, procurement and equipment, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Support sustainability initiatives to reduce waste and improve recycling.

Job description

Are you an experienced and proactive Waste Manager loooking to develop your career in the North East? The opportunity has arisen to join Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) as the Waste Manager. The post holder will provide operational leadership and management of car parking services across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust sites., The successful candidate will lead and oversee waste management services across all Trust sites, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, HTM 07-01 guidance and environmental standards. They will manage waste contracts, monitor contractor performance, conduct audits, investigate non-compliance and implement corrective action plans. The role involves advising and training staff on waste segregation, maintaining accurate waste records and statutory documentation, and developing policies and procedures. The post holder will manage waste budgets, procurement, invoices and specialist equipment, while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve recycling, minimise environmental impact and support the Trusts sustainability
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), and offers its own Terms and Conditions., SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance. This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process. We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.