Job summary

Environmental Waste Operative - Full Time (37.5 Hours)

We are looking to recruit a full-time Environmental Waste Operatives to join our team based at the Aintree 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

Working Pattern (4-Week Rolling Roster)

• Week 1: Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 15:30
• Week 2: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00
• Week 3: Wednesday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00Saturday & Sunday - 07:30 to 15:30
• Week 4: Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 10:00 to 18:00Saturday & Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00

Main duties of the job

1. Collect all hospital waste and laundry in accordance with the schedules set by the Environmental Services Supervisor.2. Segregate, transport and process specific categories of waste as dictated by the Trust's "Policy for the Management of Waste".3. To operate the Trust's electric vehicles, bulk waste compaction machines.4. To ensure that all aspects of the Waste Permit Conditions are adhered to.5. Place specific categories of waste in the appropriate skip for off site disposal or recycling, as indicated by the Environmental Services Supervisor.6. Cleaning of bulk waste storage areas and waste containers as per schedule determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor.7. Carry out external environmental duties, as per schedule including the collection of litter, emptying of bins.8. Carry out inspections of all mobile equipment used.

9. Follow the incident reporting procedure in the event of accidents occurring during environmental activities.11. To carry out any other duties, appropriate to the role, as may be delegated.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University 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.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-111-26-C

Job locations

Aintree Hopsital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Collect all hospital waste and laundry in accordance with the schedules set by the Environmental Services Supervisor.2. Segregate, transport and process specific categories of waste as dictated by the Trusts Policy for the Management of Waste.3. To operate the Trusts electric vehicles, bulk waste compaction machines.4. To ensure that all aspects of the Waste Permit Conditions are adhered to.5. Place specific categories of waste in the appropriate skip for off site disposal or recycling, as indicated by the Environmental Services Supervisor.6. Cleaning of bulk waste storage areas and waste containers as per schedule determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor.7. Carry out external environmental duties, as per schedule including the collection of litter, emptying of bins.8. Carry out inspections of all mobile equipment used.

9. Follow the incident reporting procedure in the event of accidents occurring during environmental activities.11. To carry out any other duties, appropriate to the role, as may be delegated.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Collect all hospital waste and laundry in accordance with the schedules set by the Environmental Services Supervisor.2. Segregate, transport and process specific categories of waste as dictated by the Trusts Policy for the Management of Waste.3. To operate the Trusts electric vehicles, bulk waste compaction machines.4. To ensure that all aspects of the Waste Permit Conditions are adhered to.5. Place specific categories of waste in the appropriate skip for off site disposal or recycling, as indicated by the Environmental Services Supervisor.6. Cleaning of bulk waste storage areas and waste containers as per schedule determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor.7. Carry out external environmental duties, as per schedule including the collection of litter, emptying of bins.8. Carry out inspections of all mobile equipment used. 9. Follow the incident reporting procedure in the event of accidents occurring during environmental activities.11. 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

Aintree Hopsital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

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

Aintree Hopsital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)