Job summary
- Main area
- Waste Management
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Any 5 days out of 7. Hours of work between 6am and 6pm)
- Job ref
- 001-EA034-1225
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £24,833 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Waste Operative
Band 2
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated Waste Operative to join the Facilities team at University Hospital of Wales. This is a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient collection, segregation, and transportation of clinical, hazardous, and domestic waste across the hospital site. You will play a key part in maintaining infection control standards, supporting patient safety, and ensuring compliance with waste legislation and Health Board policies.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team providing an essential service to clinical and non-clinical areas, contributing to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Collect, transport, and safely dispose of clinical, hazardous, and domestic waste from designated areas within University Hospital of Wales.
- Ensure correct segregation of waste streams in line with Health Board policies, infection control standards, and statutory waste legislation.
- Operate waste handling equipment (e.g., trolleys, compactors) safely and report any faults promptly.
- Drive Health Board vehicles, including vans and electric tug vehicles, to transport waste between collection points and disposal areas.
- Maintain accurate records of waste movements and report any incidents or non-compliance.
- Adhere to Health & Safety procedures, including the use of appropriate PPE at all times.
- Provide a responsive service to clinical areas to ensure timely waste removal and prevent accumulation.
- Support sustainability initiatives by promoting correct waste segregation and recycling practices.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and clinical staff to maintain service standards.
- Undertake mandatory training and refresher courses relevant to waste handling, vehicle operation, and infection prevention.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Must hold valid UK driving licence
Desirable criteria
- Experience operating electric tug vehicles and tail lift vans
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a physical role
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of healthcare waste management and legislation
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Bromley
- Job title
- Head of Waste Compliance & Recycling
- Email address
- [email protected]
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