Waste & Recycling Operative (Bank) - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

4 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Utilising the tow trucks Operate the waste disposal compactor Utilising the road sweeper Operate the onsite bailers Utilising folk lift truck Operate jet wash Cleaning compactor area Ensuring bin compounds are kept locked and free from litter Collection and disposal of Clinical and Domestic waste containers across the site Emptying ward Clinical and Domestic Waste cupboards Report all fly tipped waste to your superior Collect all waste types as and when required Ensure Newcross is free from blown litter Ensure all internal and external entrances are free from litter Ensure all external smoke and bus shelters are free of litter and swept Promote waste segregation and recycling To work on all Trust premises as required by the service working on the grounds of all premises that the Trust has an obligation to maintain Prioritise workload with support from the team leader to offer minimum disruption while maximising benefit to patient care and the Trust Assist higher skilled grades on new work including any labouring required Complies with local waste operational health & safety standards and procedures Complies with hazardous waste regulations Use all relevant tools, machinery and communications equipment as required Undertake training relevant to the post Demonstrate a basic knowledge of waste and recycling legislation Prepares and uses equipment, materials and tools for maintenance and repairs (Waste Containers).

Work flexibly between hrs as the service demands including weekends this could include an annualised hours working arrangement or overtime.

Communicates effectively with team leader, managers and other disciplines (including service users) when planning work to maximise efficiency and utilisation of resources Undertakes regular and ad hoc overtime when requested and at short notice.

Undertakes training and updating on regulations, standards, procedures, local rules and new techniques appropriate to work undertaken.


Work as part of a wider team or on his/her own as the circumstances demand this includes other staff either internal or external to the Trust.

Ensure that all timesheets are fully completed via the Labour Management System and additional defects and/or follow on work (regardless of trade) is reported to the team leader.

To be responsible for and keep mandatory training up to date.

Required to work in accordance with all current Legislation governing waste to include but not be limited by the following:

Current Waste Regulations and HTM.07.01 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) HASAWA Clinical Waste (EPR 5.07) To comply with all the Trusts Health & Safety policies and procedures To ensure accurate completion of incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.


To ensure accurate completion of daily check sheets and report any defects to your superior To be familiar with department fire procedures, location of fire exits, alarms and equipment.

To observe all fire precautions. Undertake fire safety training as per the Trusts standing orders and attend fire lectures at least once a year.

There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort for periods including lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects and there is an occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for short periods such as assisting moving waste.


Works in hazardous areas such waste compound, tugway taking safety measures to avoid danger and prevent injury to themselves and to others and to prevent damage to equipment.

Ensure hazardous areas are locked to keep unauthorized persons out at all times.

May be exposed in plant rooms to risks of gas escape, escape of fumes, heat, hot surfaces, and noise and oil spillage.

Occasionally may be exposed to uncontained body fluids, for example during waste disposal etc.
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