Waste services porter

NBT; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Waste Services team member to help maintain the hospital environment by safely collecting and disposing of waste streams and dirty linen using the AGV system. You will work independently and show initiative within an NHS setting.

The role reports to the Waste Services Team Leader, involves 37.5 hours per week on a 10‑week rolling rota, and offers a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and development within a large multi-site NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Good level of education.
• Team-based work experience.
• Ability to work in a busy, physically demanding environment.
• Experience in hotel services and facilities activities.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with AGV systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and remove clinical and non-clinical waste from waste hold areas.
• Collect and remove dirty linen cages from waste holds across hospital levels.
• Dispatch and receipt of AGV bulk bins and cages, managing the AGV card system.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

AGV system

Physical fitness

Interpersonal skills

Hotel services

Education

Good Level of Education

Job description

Main area Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: 37.5 hours per week, over a 10 week rolling rota Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week, over a 10 week rolling rota) Job ref 339-FD4860-RUH

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £24,169 per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 16/10/2026 23:59

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

The successful candidate will work as part of the Waste Services Team, helping to ensure that the hospital environment is maintained to a high standard by providing the safe and timely collection and disposal of all waste streams and dirty linen, using the AGV system.

The ability to work independently and use initiative while demonstrating an understanding of Waste Services within an NHS environment.

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet daily operational and service requirements.

Strong communication and customer service skills, and a commitment to delivering a reliable and responsive service while working as part of a supportive team.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Waste Services Team Leader.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the collection and removal of clinical and non-clinical waste from waste hold areas across hospital levels and other designated departments.

You will be responsible for collecting and removing dirty linen cages from waste hold areas across hospital levels and other designated departments.

You will be responsible for the dispatch and receipt of AGV bulk bins and cages, ensuring the correct use of the AGV card system and maintaining the efficient movement of equipment throughout the hospital.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Shortlisting Criteria

• Good Level of Education
• Working in a team based environment
• Working in a busy & physically demanding multi-faceted environment
• Hotel services and Facilities activities
• Customer focused approach
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Experience of AGV’s system

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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IMPORTANT:

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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