Waste Porter

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Waste Porter to join their team at Southend Hospital. This full-time role involves the transportation of waste and faulty equipment, requiring good communication skills in a fast-paced clinical environment. Applicants should have GCSE or equivalent, and customer service experience is essential. Driving license is required for driving the waste vehicle. This is a permanent position with a salary of £24,465 per annum. Join our effort to improve patient care and ensure efficient waste management.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in a clinical environment.
• Experience working in a waste portering role within a hospital is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transport waste internally and externally within the hospital.
• Drive waste vehicles and complete ad-hoc jobs.
• Assist public members on site.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is looking to expand their existing Waste portering team to provide an efficient and high quality Waste portering service at our Southend Hospital Site.

These vital posts will be part of a team of staff undertaking a number of different roles which include transportation of different waste stream and faulty 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. Working in a clinical service environment will require good communication skills and the ability to respond to emergency calls in a calm and professional manner.

Main Duties of the Job

The role available is a full time post on a shift based rota as a waste porter. Previous experience of working in a waste portering role within a hospital environment would be an advantage.

As part of a multidisciplinary team it is important to provide an effective, timely delivery and collection service which supports all aspects of clinical and non‑clinical services.

• Provide assistance on site to members of the public
• Transfer waste internally and externally
• Move furniture for disposal
• Drive the waste vehicle and trailer (driving licence required)
• Complete 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

22 December 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‑SO‑0877

Job Locations

Southend – Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff‑on‑Sea, Southend‑on‑Sea, SS0 0RY

Job Description – Responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Good customer service skills

Knowledge & Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of waste porter work in a hospital

Education & Qualifications (Essential)

• GCSE or equivalent

Education & Qualifications (Desirable)

• Manual Handling/Health and Safety training

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

Southend – Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff‑on‑Sea, Southend‑on‑Sea, SS0 0RY

Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk