UHS Estates Limited

Waste Auditor

The closing date is 20 February 2026

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Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).

Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you a Waste auditor who thrives on performing detailed assessments of waste generation and disposal practices within an organisation? Can you analyse waste streams to identify types, volumes, and contamination levels, providing a clear picture of current waste management practices?

About us

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, as well as the ongoing provision of services, including estate maintenance, soft facilities management, and the management of equipment, consumables, and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

Employee Benefits:
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • NHS terms of service and annual leave
  • Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-UEL040126

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Complete waste audits (Including healthcare waste) within various locations in SGH and PAH using a mobile device/laptop.

2. Ensure audits are completed within agreed timescales.

3. Requirement to communicate with staff at various levels, including matrons, ward staff and contractors.

4. Auditing health care waste across the trust.

5. Use a VDU to complete waste audits and create audit result reports.

6. Provide operational support to colleagues if required, as directed by the Line Manager.

7. Attend any meetings relevant to the role.

8. Participate in the induction of new staff within the team, sharing knowledge and expertise of the administrative processes and functions.

9. Be proficient in the use of all electronic systems in relation to the role and undertake training as required if new technology/systems are introduced, to ensure competencies are maintained. Efficiencies of the administrative processes are maximised.

10. Following policy/procedure/guidelines.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Complete waste audits (Including healthcare waste) within various locations in SGH and PAH using a mobile device/laptop.

2. Ensure audits are completed within agreed timescales.

3. Requirement to communicate with staff at various levels, including matrons, ward staff and contractors.

4. Auditing health care waste across the trust.

5. Use a VDU to complete waste audits and create audit result reports.

6. Provide operational support to colleagues if required, as directed by the Line Manager.

7. Attend any meetings relevant to the role.

8. Participate in the induction of new staff within the team, sharing knowledge and expertise of the administrative processes and functions.

9. Be proficient in the use of all electronic systems in relation to the role and undertake training as required if new technology/systems are introduced, to ensure competencies are maintained. Efficiencies of the administrative processes are maximised.

10. Following policy/procedure/guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • NVQ3 level qualification or equivalent skills / experience
  • Knowledge of, or willing to work towards conducting audits
  • Knowledge of current issues within healthcare waste service
  • Experience of monitoring services
  • Experience of working in the NHS or health and social care
  • Experience in or willing to work towards gaining knowledge on relevant waste qualifications food hygiene guidelines
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Flexibility with working pattern
  • Able to question practice appropriately

Desirable

  • Microsoft office skills
  • Experience of working as an auditor
  • Demonstrate ability to work without direct supervision
  • Motivated and commitment to career development
  • Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • NVQ3 level qualification or equivalent skills / experience
  • Knowledge of, or willing to work towards conducting audits
  • Knowledge of current issues within healthcare waste service
  • Experience of monitoring services
  • Experience of working in the NHS or health and social care
  • Experience in or willing to work towards gaining knowledge on relevant waste qualifications food hygiene guidelines
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Flexibility with working pattern
  • Able to question practice appropriately

Desirable

  • Microsoft office skills
  • Experience of working as an auditor
  • Demonstrate ability to work without direct supervision
  • Motivated and commitment to career development
  • Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Waste Manager

Daryl Barnes

daryl.barnes@uhs.nhs.uk

07795971381

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-UEL040126

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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