Waste operative

Collect, segregate, and safely store all waste streams for collection by approved subcontractors in accordance with site procedures, and environmental regulations.

-Collect and safely store all soiled linen for collection by subcontractors during weekend service periods, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control procedures.

-Carry out equipment, furniture, and departmental moves as requested, ensuring safe handling and completion within agreed response times.

-Maintain waste areas in a clean, organised, and safe condition.

-Complete all quality assurance documentation, records, and electronic systems accurately and in a timely manner.

-Report incidents, hazards, defects, and non-compliance issues in accordance with organisational procedures.

-Ensure all duties are undertaken in line with Health and Safety legislation, manual handling regulations, infection prevention requirements, and site policies.

-Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately and at all times when required.

-Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when interacting with patients, visitors, clinical staff, and colleagues.

Understanding of health and safety requirements in a workplace environment.

-Ability to follow procedures and work safely with minimal supervision.

-Good communication and teamwork skills.

-Ability to carry out manual handling activities safely.

-Basic literacy and numeracy skills to complete records and documentation accurately.

-Experience working within a healthcare, facilities management, waste, or logistics environment.

-Knowledge of waste segregation and infection prevention procedures.

Job Tittle : Waste operativeSalary : £25,272 per annum Position Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Full timeTotal Weekly Contractual Hours: 37.5 hoursLocation: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA2 7HY