Waste Team Operative

NHS

  • Torquay, Devon
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We are looking for a Waste Team Operative's to work as part of the Waste Department. The job role is to carry out a range of duties associated with Waste to include the collection all types of waste and soiled laundry from across the Trust, ensuring the highest levels of service along with an enthusiasm for sustainability.At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.Main duties of the job
  • Good basic education and knowledge of waste procedures.
  • Ability to work under supervision.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to deal with difficult and stressful situations and remain calm in an emergency.
  • Ability to lift, push and walk distances.
  • Experience of working with the general public.
  • Full driving licence.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Provide a comprehensive 7 day waste service on a rotational basis.
  • To assist in the induction and training of new staff.
  • To ensure Health and Safety regulations are carried out at all times.
  • To comply with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures.
About usAs an integrated care organisation, our Trust's purpose is to provide safe, high-quality health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.The Workplace teams underpin the provision of clinical services, employing approximately 600 staff, delivering Workplace services across all sites within the Trust.We need all Workplace staff to own and live our organisational values.o Working together for peopleo Commitment to quality careo Compassiono Improving liveso Everyone countso Respect and dignityCare to join us?DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number388-7409461-CORPJob locationsWorkplace Team Building, Torbay HospitalNewton Rd, Torquay TQ2 7AATorquayTQ27AAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFull Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFull Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • Full UK driving license
  • Experience with working with general public
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Capable of lifting and pushing reasonable weights
Desirable
  • Previous experience of waste collection including segregation
Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • Full UK driving license
  • Experience with working with general public
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Capable of lifting and pushing reasonable weights
Desirable
  • Previous experience of waste collection including segregation

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