Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Waste Porter

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

Estates and Facilities Recruitment Event

Hours:Various shift patterns available.

Waste Porter( Basildon Site )

We are looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who are dedicated to working as part of the team.

Basildon Hospital are looking for general waste porters to provide an effective waste portering service to the entire hospital ensuring that Legislative guidance, Trust Policies, Procedures and Practices are complied with.

Working as part of a team the role provides a comprehensive service in all weathers and includes all waste streams which are collected and delivered in accordance with the schedules. There is also a requirement to be flexible in working practices to meet the change in operational needs.

*No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.*

The interview day for this vacancy is Saturday 7th March 2026

Main duties of the job

To provide a refuse collection service for clinical waste, domestic waste, glass, paper, cardboard and package recycling waste from collection points trust wide in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, waste Management Policy.
To collect both Yellow/Orange Clinical waste, domestic waste and recyclable waste from dedicated waste holds/collection points, remove to compactor in waste compound and compact waste, observing Trust Policy and Procedure.
To collect cardboard from dedicated waste holds/collection points and compact in the recycled cardboard compactor.
To collect glass and bottles from dedicated waste holds/collection points and removes to waste compound for disposal.
To collect paper/confidential waste and computer waste in black wheelie bin, take to waste compound. Ensuring that confidentiality and security is maintained at all times.
To cover annual holidays and sickness of dedicated departmental waste porter across the range of duties.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-EFM-BA-EVENT2026-E

Job locations

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description

We look forward to receiving your application.

No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description

We look forward to receiving your application.

No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good Level Education - GCSE grade or equivalent
Good literacy skills demonstrated in application form

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a customer service focused role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good Level Education - GCSE grade or equivalent
Good literacy skills demonstrated in application form

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a customer service focused role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)