Portering and Waste Services Manager

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Summary

The Portering and Waste Services Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Trust wide portering services, including clinical and distribution portering, as well as the Trust wide mail service and waste services.

This role will support the Facilities Team in providing professional advice and support on portering, mail and waste services to the Trust Executive, Senior Managers, Clinical colleagues and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will take the operational responsibility for the Trust wide portering, mail and waste services, ensuring that quality and financial objectives are met.

Main Responsibilities
  • Be accountable for the day-to-day operational management of the Trust wide portering services, including clinical and distribution portering 24/7/365.
  • Ensure the role of Waste Manager is delivered to meet the required standards and outputs.
  • Be responsible for operational health and safety within the scope of responsibility, to ensure the health and safety of operational team and impacted stakeholders.
  • Support the emergency and urgent response to Facilities situations to reduce impact on the Trust and those who use our services.
  • Develop services to provide effective and efficient services, ensuring appropriate delivery outcomes, accurate and timely information and expert advice is provided.
  • Ensure services are appropriate, are monitored and ensure value for money and that high standards are achieved.
  • Support the development and embedding of a culture to ensure the highest levels of customer service are demonstrated by Facilities staff promoting a professional and caring image.
  • Develop and implement service plans, business cases and proposals.
  • Responsibility for Health and Safety, risk management, risk assessment and incident reporting databases for Facilities services;
About Us

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch with the Recruitment Team.

Person Specification
  • Has the appropriate level of education or experience to deliver the role.
  • Has previous knowledge of delivery front line customer focused services.
  • Has operational management or leadership of large and complex service delivery operations.
  • Has operational experience of leading large and diverse teams remotely.
  • Has experience of working outside of operational delivery to ensure relationships are established that support delivery.
  • Has operational knowledge or waste manger / qualified as waste manager.
  • Has NHS experience.


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