Environmental officer/ Senior supervisor

Job summary

To lead the day to day operational management of the waste department based in the University Hospital of Wales, providing excellent service delivery to both staff, patients and external visitors, acting as first point of contact for the waste areas above and responding accordingly to telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries as they occur.

Main duties of the job

To manage the operational service delivery of the waste department, allocating tasks to waste collectors clearly and concisely, delegating tasks appropriately and analysing which tasks need to be given priority.

To resolve day-to-day operational issues for the waste departments, using initiatives where possible to identify solutions, and escalate queries or concerns to the Team Manager and Head of facilities, as necessary.

Carry out daily visual checks of the waste yard, compactor, tugs, lighting, etc. to ensure all are fully operational and safe for use and to report any defects to the Team Manager and Head of Facilities accordingly.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.