Waste Porter | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a full-time Waste Porter to join their Waste Portering Team. The role involves the physical transportation of waste and end-of-life equipment across the hospital. Candidates should have good communication skills and the ability to respond to emergencies in a calm manner. Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage but not required. Shifts will include weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Portering/Waste role within a hospital environment is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to respond to emergency calls calmly

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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:

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.

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025