Waste Porter

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a Waste Porter position at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. In this full-time role, you'll assist in transporting waste and equipment, ensuring the hospital runs smoothly. Good communication skills are essential, and previous experience in a portering role is desirable but not required. This position involves varied shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a Portering/Waste role within a hospital would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist members of the public on site.
• Move all types of waste, broken furniture, and end of life equipment.
• Attend ad hoc jobs.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Good communication skills

Education

5 GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our wonderful Waste Portering Team to work in our efficient and high quality service here at Broomfield Hospital.

This vital post will be part of a team of staff undertaking a number of different roles which include transportation of waste and end of life equipment around the site to facilitate the smooth running of the clinical departments and the hospital.

The job is physical in nature to include the transportation of waste internally and externally. This role requires good communication skills. You will need to have the ability to respond to emergency calls in a calm and professional manner.

The role available is a full time post that will be a variety of shifts including weekends, covering the department on the Annual Leave/Sickness Line.

Previous experience of working in a Portering/Waste role within a hospital environment would be an advantage but not essential.

Main Duties of the Job

As part of a multidisciplinary team, provide an effective, timely delivery and collection service which supports all aspects of clinical and non-clinical services. These include but are not limited to:

• Provide assistance on site to members of the public.
• Moving all types of waste, broken furniture and end of life equipment.
• Attending ad hoc jobs.

About Us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted: 18 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 390-EFM-BR-0863

Job location: Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Good customer service skills

Desirable:

• Experience of Portering work in a hospital
• Manual Handling/Health and Safety training

Education & Qualifications

Essential:

• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• A good education 5 GCSE or equivalent

Driving Licence

Desirable:

• UK Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET

Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk