Waste Porter

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in King's Lynn is seeking a Waste Porter to collect clinical waste and operate equipment as part of a dedicated team. The position involves physical duties, requiring weekend and holiday work within a 5-week rolling shift pattern. Ideal candidates should be prepared for physical demands and teamwork, ensuring essential waste collection practices are upheld. Join a community-focused environment where you are rewarded for your hard work and dedication.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role requiring teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collection of bagged clinical and domestic waste.
• Operation of various machinery, including electric tugs and vehicles.
• Completion and maintenance of waste administration paperwork.

Job description

Role Overview

We are currently looking for 1 substantive Waste Porter within a 5‑week rolling shift pattern, working 6:00 – 14:00 shifts. The service operates 7 days per week so weekend and Bank Holiday working is required. This is a physically demanding role. As a valued member of the Waste and Linen team you will collect bagged clinical and domestic waste, bagged soiled linen and recyclable waste including cardboard and metal items by hand and using a variety of methods including electric tugs, Trust vehicles and hand trolleys. The role involves making sure all waste and linen is collected in a timely manner, which also may involve patient contact at times. You will work in a team of between 2‑20 people daily.

Responsibilities

1. Collection of bagged clinical and domestic waste
2. Collection of bagged contaminated/ soiled linen
3. Collection of items for recycling; these currently include cardboard/paper, plastics, batteries, ink/toner cartridges, furniture and metals
4. To operate various machinery, including Trust vehicles (both on and off site), electric tugs/movers, bin washing machine, waste compactor, cardboard baler and bin tippers
5. To assist in the loading/unloading of clinical waste bins to external contractors vehicles
6. Accept delivery of and store sharps containers in accordance with departmental guidelines
7. Complete and maintain the administration paperwork required to record movements and transfers of clinical and other waste streams
8. To drive to other sites to collect items as required
9. To undergo all mandatory and departmental training as directed by the Waste and Linen Services Manager
10. Will on occasions be asked to work alongside the main day Portering team when necessary

About The QEH

We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital to open and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper‑based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined‑up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

Benefits

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award‑winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026.