Waste Porter/Domestic

Job summary

You will work in a small team to provide a collection and delivery service of various waste streams across site, in line with a weekly schedule and reactive tasks as instructed by the Property Service helpdesk and waste management team.

The services are essential in contributing to the efficient delivery of a safe clean environment, in line with the National Cleaning Standards 2021.

Each team member is allocated a specific area to cover daily and must ensure they adhere to the set schedule. There may be occasions when staff will be asked to assist in other areas.

Various hours are available

Main duties of the job

• Moving full (240L, 360L, 770L & 1100L) wheelie bins, waste bags, cardboard, boxes, glass, food and other types of waste from the waste holds to designated areas
• Ensuring replacement waste bins are delivered to designated waste holds
• Checking bins in the waste holds to ensure that waste segregation is being adhered to and report discrepancies by capturing an image and notifying the waste supervisor / domestic supervisors before correcting
• Spot checking waste holds and reporting when cleaning is required (ensuring the walls are clean and the floor is swept and mopped)
• Clean bins as required between service provider visits
• Compliance to Health & Safety Regulations - all aspects of moving waste, following training given.
• Ensure compactors (general waste & dry recycling) are used in line with manufacturers guidance and training and that waste is crushed in the correct general or recycling compactor
• Liaise with Property Service Helpdesk to attend and exchange full confidential waste consoles, ensuring that paperwork is accurate, and the helpdesk is made aware when jobs are complete. Adhering to all site rules in relation to confidential waste.
• To ensure you are always present in your place of work.
• To develop a good knowledge of the site, waste holds and designated areas to enable efficient working practices
• To ensure that all cleaning tasks carried out in accordance with the NHS Cleaning standards or equivalent.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.