Location
Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire

Hours
Part Time - 33.5 hours per week

Salary
£25,272 per year

About the Role
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on clinical excellence and creating a supportive environment where all staff are valued. The Trust is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a high performance culture that supports everyone to be the best version of themselves, aligned with the Trust’s vision, values, and behaviours. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including under-represented groups within our region.

As a Waste & Environment Operative, you will provide an effective waste portering service across the hospital, ensuring compliance with legislative guidance, Trust policies, procedures, and practices. Working as part of a team, you will deliver a comprehensive service in all weather conditions, handling all waste streams according to scheduled collections. Flexibility in working practices is essential to meet operational needs and to support the delivery of Safe, Kind, and Effective care.

Your responsibilities will include collecting clinical waste, domestic waste, glass, paper, cardboard, and packaging recycling from various collection points Trust-wide. You will operate compactors for waste and recycling, maintain confidentiality and security when handling confidential waste, and ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with Trust policies and waste management procedures.

The Trust operates across three locations: Countess of Chester Hospital, Ellesmere Port Hospital, and Tarporley War Memorial Hospital, serving a population of over 400,000 people. The role contributes to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Experience
No specific experience is required; however, previous experience in waste management or portering roles would be advantageous.

About you
You should be flexible, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to delivering high standards of service and adherence to health and safety procedures is essential. You must be able to work in all weather conditions and be willing to adapt to changing operational needs.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this role. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to the Trust’s values are essential. If applicable, you should be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.