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Environmental Waste Operative
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 287-CEF-307-26
Job summary
Please note that this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received to please apply soon if interested.
We are looking to recruit a full-time Environmental Waste Operatives to join our team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest site . This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting the safe and efficient management of waste across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Collection and transportation of clinical, domestic, offensive, and linen waste from ward areas to the waste compound
- Segregation of waste into the correct waste streams in line with environmental and healthcare regulations
- Supporting the waste recycling function, including segregation of:
- WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
- Furniture
- Metal
- Cardboard
About You
- Physically fit and able to handle heavy loads on a regular basis
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards
- Previous experience in waste management or a similar role is desirable, but not essential
- Full clean driving licence
Main duties of the job
The designation of Environmental Services Officer applies to a self motivated member of the workforce. Their duties are to ensure that day-to-day handling and disposal of waste is in accordance with approved practices. The Environmental Services Officer will be employed to cover any post on any shift in the team. Collecting waste and or laundry from areas around the hospital and transport it to the Trust's Waste Transfer Stations or waste storage points. They will join an integrated team responsible for all waste and laundry collection/storage and external litter collection, together with any other environmental service as determined by the Environmental Services Manager.
All Environmental Services Officer in the Capital Planning and Estates Management Department will form part of an integrated team whose role is to provide the best possible service to the Trust. Environmental Services Officers will have both group and individual responsibilities for defined aspects of the service but each will ensure their contribution is beneficial to other departments within the Trust.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital , Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-CEF-307-26
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collect all hospital waste and laundry in accordance with the schedules set by the Environmental Services Supervisor.
Segregate, transport and process specific categories of waste as dictated by the Trusts Policy for the Management of Waste.
To operate the Trusts electric vehicles, bulk waste compaction machines.
To ensure that all aspects of the Waste Permit Conditions are adhered to.
Place specific categories of waste in the appropriate skip for off site disposal or recycling, as indicated by the Environmental Services Supervisor.
Cleaning of bulk waste storage areas and waste containers as per schedule determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor.
Carry out external environmental duties, as per schedule including the collection of litter, emptying of bins.
Carry out inspections of all mobile equipment used. Follow the incident reporting procedure in the event of accidents occurring during environmental activities.
To carry out any other duties, appropriate to the role, as may be delegated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collect all hospital waste and laundry in accordance with the schedules set by the Environmental Services Supervisor.
Segregate, transport and process specific categories of waste as dictated by the Trusts Policy for the Management of Waste.
To operate the Trusts electric vehicles, bulk waste compaction machines.
To ensure that all aspects of the Waste Permit Conditions are adhered to.
Place specific categories of waste in the appropriate skip for off site disposal or recycling, as indicated by the Environmental Services Supervisor.
Cleaning of bulk waste storage areas and waste containers as per schedule determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor.
Carry out external environmental duties, as per schedule including the collection of litter, emptying of bins.
Carry out inspections of all mobile equipment used. Follow the incident reporting procedure in the event of accidents occurring during environmental activities.
To carry out any other duties, appropriate to the role, as may be delegated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or other qualifications/equivalent
- Electric Vehicle Driver License or pass an electric vehicle course.
Desirable
- Environmental qualifications
- Full UK Drivers Licence
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a team
- Working with the public
Desirable
- Experience of waste management / handling activities
- Experience of operating electric vehicles or other plant
Skills
Essential
- Have good verbal communication skills.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or other qualifications/equivalent
- Electric Vehicle Driver License or pass an electric vehicle course.
Desirable
- Environmental qualifications
- Full UK Drivers Licence
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a team
- Working with the public
Desirable
- Experience of waste management / handling activities
- Experience of operating electric vehicles or other plant
Skills
Essential
- Have good verbal communication skills.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Flexibility
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)