Waste Porter

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Colney; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Waste Porter for a hospital logistics team in Norwich. The role involves safely transporting logistics stores and waste using electric vehicles. Key responsibilities include sorting and preparing waste, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring efficient service delivery. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, and possess good communication skills. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive with a strong work ethic.
• Able to drive and operate electric vehicles safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport hospital logistics stores and waste using electric vehicles.
• Receive, sort, store, and prepare waste for collection and disposal.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control.

Skills

Physical fitness

Good communication

Teamwork skills

Proactive work ethic

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Waste Porter

Location: Norwich

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Pay: £12.21 per hour

We are seeking a Waste Porter to join a busy hospital logistics team. This role is vital in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient movement of hospital logistics stores and waste, helping to keep services running smoothly and safely for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport hospital logistics stores and waste using electric vehicles across site.
• Receive, sort, store, and prepare all types of waste for collection and disposal in line with company policies.
• Carry out pre-shift inspections, report faults or hazards, and follow all Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control in all tasks.
• Keep accurate records and complete all paperwork in line with Trust and company policies.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and hospital staff to ensure tasks are understood and completed within agreed timeframes.
• Support the wider logistics team, including training and covering duties as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with Trust staff, management, and colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery.

About You

• Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive with a strong work ethic.
• Able to drive and operate electric vehicles safely.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and service.

What We Offer

• Regular working hours (Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm).
• A supportive team environment within the hospital.
• Weekly pay.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in supporting frontline healthcare services. If this porter role sounds interesting, then get in touch with Daisy at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply today.