Waste & Recycling Operative (Bank)

The Estates & Facilities Division is seeking Bank Staff to support the activities of the Waste Management Team (Waste and Recycling Services) at New Cross Hospital.

The Waste Management Team aims to provide excellent support services to the Trust, its patients, visitors, and staff.

You will be part of a modernising team providing waste management services to support the Trust's regulatory obligations.

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who can work well independently and as part of a team.

Bank working, on an ad hoc basis to cover the needs of the service, offers an ideal opportunity to gain experience in a hospital environment. This knowledge can be beneficial when permanent positions become available.

You must have a flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the role; this flexibility may also suit your needs.

All training and a uniform will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake routine waste collections and support waste and recycling activities as instructed by line management within your level of competence.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that aligns with our values, improves patient care, and addresses future healthcare challenges. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion, which enhances our ability to deliver compassionate care.

We are pleased to have been rated as 'Good' by CQC and have received numerous awards, including The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust offers a supportive working environment and is committed to flexible working arrangements. We will consider all requests for flexible working.

Job responsibilities

• Utilise tow trucks, operate waste disposal compactors, road sweepers, onsite bailers, and jet washers.
• Clean compactor areas and ensure bin compounds are locked and litter-free.
• Collect and dispose of clinical and domestic waste across the site.
• Empty ward waste cupboards and report fly-tipped waste.
• Collect all waste types as required and maintain cleanliness in external areas.
• Promote waste segregation and recycling.
• Work across all Trust premises, prioritising tasks to minimise disruption and maximise patient care.
• Assist higher-skilled staff and comply with health & safety standards and hazardous waste regulations.
• Use relevant tools and machinery, undertake training, and demonstrate knowledge of waste legislation.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, work flexibly between 0600-2100 hours, including weekends, possibly under an annualised hours or overtime arrangement.
• Communicate effectively with team members and managers, complete timesheets, and report defects.
• Maintain mandatory training and comply with all waste regulations, including HTM.07.01, PUWER, COSHH, and HASAWA.
• Complete incident reports, daily checks, and observe fire safety procedures, including attending annual fire training.
• Work in hazardous areas, ensuring safety measures are followed to prevent injury and damage.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Relevant qualifications

Experience / Skills

• Relevant experience and skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.