Waste Team Operative
The closing date is 14 September 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a Waste Team Operative's to work as part of the Waste Department. The job role is to carry out a range of duties associated with Waste to include the collection all types of waste and soiled laundry from across the Trust, ensuring the highest levels of service along with an enthusiasm for sustainability.
At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.
Main duties of the job
- Good basic education and knowledge of waste procedures.
- Ability to work under supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to deal with difficult and stressful situations and remain calm in an emergency.
- Ability to lift, push and walk distances.
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Provide a comprehensive 7 day waste service on a rotational basis.
- To assist in the induction and training of new staff.
- To ensure Health and Safety regulations are carried out at all times.
- To comply with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures.
About us
As an integrated care organisation, our Trust's purpose is to provide safe, high-quality health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.
The Workplace teams underpin the provision of clinical services, employing approximately 600 staff, delivering Workplace services across all sites within the Trust.
We need all Workplace staff to own and live our organisational values.
o Working together for people
o Commitment to quality care
o Compassion
o Improving lives
o Everyone counts
o Respect and dignity
Care to join us?
Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-7409461-CORP
Job locations
Workplace Team Building, Torbay Hospital
Newton Rd, Torquay TQ2 7AA
Torquay
TQ27AA
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Workplace Team Building, Torbay Hospital
Newton Rd, Torquay TQ2 7AA
Torquay
TQ27AA
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