Waste Management Assistant

3 weeks ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Waste Team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a Waste Operative Apprentice, you will play a vital role in providing an efficient and effective service for the collection of hazardous, clinical, domestic, and recycling waste streams within our hospitals and external sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect, handle, transport, and decant all waste streams in accordance with departmental and Trust policies, procedures, and statutory regulations.
  • Keep ward and department disposal cupboards clear of all waste at all times and move to outside collection points, ensuring that all waste remains segregated during transportation.
  • Drive/operate vehicles/trailers within the hospital environment and when collecting from external sites, ensuring health and safety compliance.
  • Conduct daily tug/van maintenance checks and report any defects to the Waste Supervisor/Line Manager.
  • Undertake weekly cleaning of electric vehicles, trailers, and vans.
  • Ensure clinical waste containers are kept locked at all times and tagged with the correct colour-coded waste stream.
  • Sort and consolidate waste at collection points and prepare for collection by waste contractors.
  • Participate actively in all relevant personal development and training.
Training and Development

This Level 2 apprenticeship is an 18-month training programme, which will be completed while working in the Waste Department at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services). Training will be carried out through Exeter College on a day-release basis (term-time). You will study for a Level 2 - Facilities Operative Apprenticeship or a Level 2 - Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship, with on-the-job training also being provided.

Working Pattern

Hours per week, including weekends and public bank holidays. You will study one day a week at Exeter College.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including access to our comprehensive occupational health services, flexible working schemes, and family-friendly policies. You will also have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, as well as salary sacrifice options and the NHS Pension scheme.

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