Job summary
Waste manager
Band 7
Full Time
Pride House Laindon
- The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Waste Management & Procurement within the Trust. Including the identification, planning and reporting on the effectiveness of waste collections for all waste streams being generated from EPUT Trust sites.
- Co-ordinate waste contractors to ensure the efficient and effective management of waste from EPUT Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing and developing operational waste management, reduction, recycling, on-site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust providing value for money and excellence in service provisions.
The post holder will define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust's strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management and environmental services.
The post holder will assist the Trust in ensuring effective exchange and dissemination of information relating to waste management within the Trust and participate as required in audits, special projects and cost reduction and income generation initiatives in relation to waste activities. This post will be the account manager for all waste contracts including performance management and troubleshooting.
The post holder will be responsible for all waste management at all sites within the EPUT portfolio and have the ability to commute to all areas as and when required.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the job description and personal Specification for full details on the post. Please do not hesitate to email Fiona Benson - Associate Director for Facilities - fiona.benson2@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the job description and personal Specification for full details on the post. Please do not hesitate to email Fiona Benson - Associate Director for Facilities - fiona.benson2@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent experience in Environmental/Waste Management oHighly developed specialist knowledge and relevant practical experience. oProfessional qualification in an Environmental/Waste Management discipline
personal Qualties
Essential
- oAbility to inspire and enthuse others oDedicated and committed oFlexible approach to working duties and adaptable to change oCustomer focused oProfessional approach and well presented. oThe ability to be sensitive to project issues that may impact on patients, visitors and staff e.g. dignity, design issues, noise, dust etc. oA focussed individual who will ensure deadlines are met. oAbility to be mobile as duties are trust-wide including Duty of Care visits (provider visits) as part of this role. oGood problems solving abilities
Skills
Essential
- oExperience in the day-to-day management of waste oExperience in auditing oExperience in delivering new initiatives
Additional Qualities
Essential
- o1 Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel Across sites as required
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent experience in Environmental/Waste Management oHighly developed specialist knowledge and relevant practical experience. oProfessional qualification in an Environmental/Waste Management discipline
personal Qualties
Essential
- oAbility to inspire and enthuse others oDedicated and committed oFlexible approach to working duties and adaptable to change oCustomer focused oProfessional approach and well presented. oThe ability to be sensitive to project issues that may impact on patients, visitors and staff e.g. dignity, design issues, noise, dust etc. oA focussed individual who will ensure deadlines are met. oAbility to be mobile as duties are trust-wide including Duty of Care visits (provider visits) as part of this role. oGood problems solving abilities
Skills
Essential
- oExperience in the day-to-day management of waste oExperience in auditing oExperience in delivering new initiatives
Additional Qualities
Essential
- o1 Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel Across sites as required
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.
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.
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).
