Waste Portering Supervisor

Go back The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Waste Portering Supervisor The closing date is 16 December 2025 The Waste Portering Supervisor is responsible for providing a timely, responsive support service to all wards and departments, maintaining effective communication and coordinating the movement of waste and services. In addition to these duties, the post holder will take a lead role in waste management operations, ensuring the safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible handling of all waste streams across the Trust. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job: Supervising a team of staff on waste duties. Allocating, delegating and monitoring tasks in accordance with the specifications. Ensuring that all day-to-day tasks are completed at the end of the shift. Prioritising and allocating various tasks to the appropriate staff via the use of computer/radio system as appropriate, ensuring correct procedures are followed. Organising roster to cover absence and annual leave to ensure a specified service is provided. Ensuring that standards and response times are met and, if necessary, updating tasks with reasons for delay. About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex. Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Organise roster to cover absence and annual leave to ensure a specified service is provided. Supervising the completion of time sheets ensuring staff complete their time sheets in accordance with financial procedures. Countersign any variations of time worked. Support the role of the Waste Manager and cover role during periods of annual leave or sickness. Provide "Hands On" training for all staff to ensure they are competent in all aspects of their role on waste. Responsible for notifying Estates Manager / Estates manager on‑call of a major incident situation. Act as a centre of advice on Waste Portering issues. Responsible for the collection and delivery of emergency waste bins. Provide support and basic counselling to staff as required. Counselling staff on return from absence in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Completion of incident forms and accurate record keeping. Reporting to the estates help‑line any defective machinery. Ensure that staff are trained in the use of both machinery and equipment before use. Responsible for the security of keys used within the department. Ensure that all Waste Portering staff are in uniform whilst on duty, wearing their I.D. badge and that presentation is always of the highest quality. Assist in the review and development of policies and procedures to support the aims and objectives of the Trust. Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and users of the service. Ensure that the compound area is clean and tidy and secure at the end of each shift. The post holder may be requested to undertake other duties required to ensure adequate provision of service. Person Specification Qualifications Good General Education to GCSE Level Management training certificate or equivalent experience NVQ Level 3 customer care Experience Experience of Waste Portering duties in NHS Previous supervisory experience Knowledge of mandatory training & relevant legislation Experience of patient manual handling Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr