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Job 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.
When sufficient applications have been received this post will be closed.
Main duties of the job
- Collection of bagged clinical and domestic waste
- Collection of bagged contaminated/ soiled linen
- Collection of items for recycling; these currently include cardboard/paper, plastics, batteries, ink/toner cartridges, furniture and metals
- 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
- To assist in the loading/unloading of clinical waste bins to external contractors vehicles
- Accept delivery of and store sharps containers in accordance with departmental guidelines
- Complete and maintain the administration paperwork required to record movements and transfers of clinical and other waste streams
- To drive to other sites to collect items as required
- To undergo all mandatory and departmental training as directed by the Waste and Linen Services Manager
- Will on occasions be asked to work alongside the main day Portering team when necessary
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.