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Prif leoliad
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NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Rhan-amser - 30 awr yr wythnos (Monday to Friday 1800-0000)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
374-CG5926
Cyflogwr
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Eastbourne
Tref
Eastbourne
Cyflog
£25,272 per annum, pro rata
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Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
12/11/2026 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Waste Porter

NHS AfC: Band 2

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

To remove all waste streams from disposal rooms and ensure waste is segregated correctly. Cleaning disposal rooms at night.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

As a Site Waste Operative, you will play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant hospital environment across our sites. Working as part of the Facilities Logistics Services team, you will be responsible for the collection, transportation, segregation, and disposal of a variety of waste streams, including clinical, general, recyclable, confidential, and linen waste. 

You will carry out scheduled waste collections from wards, departments, and designated waste rooms, while also responding to ad-hoc requests as required. The role includes operating waste management equipment such as compactors and cardboard balers, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with health and safety regulations and Trust policies. 

This position is for a waste porter to clear all waste streams produced within a hospital, including sharps and hazardous waste. 

The use of compactors and balers is part of this role and manual handling.

This position will also include cleaning disposal rooms at night.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please see attached job description.

For any further questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Good standard of general education including Maths and English

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous cleaning experience in any capacity / environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of working in waste industry or have good knowledge of waste types and understand waste segregation

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Basic knowledge of waste categories and segregation
  • Ability to work unsupervised under own initiative
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise duties set against parameters
  • Able to work under pressure and be a good team worker
  • Ability to work to standards specified
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Able to undertake and show a good sound knowledge of policies and procedures

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkGold Award 2026 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Heidi Marshall
Teitl y swydd
Waste Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
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