Job summary
We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our Waste Management Team which is part of the Estates and Facilities department as a Waste Coordinator.
Main duties of the job
The role is to work within the hospital's Waste Management team, which will involve working primarily across the trust, but also remotely, to help ensure compliance with legislation is met through auditing and completing actions raised from audits. There will also be an element of assisting with the removal and storage or disposal of bulky items, as well as carrying out other ad-hoc collections of other waste streams such as batteries, glass, and COSHH when required. The role will require using equipment provided to reduce manual handling. The successful candidate will hold a full driver's licence and have use of a vehicle for work purposes.
About us
Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE in Maths and English
Desirable
- Waste management legislation
- Health and Safety legislation
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT literate, with excellent keyboard skills and experience of using Microsoft Office
- Organisational ability
- Ability to take responsibility
- Knowledge of customer care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE in Maths and English
Desirable
- Waste management legislation
- Health and Safety legislation
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT literate, with excellent keyboard skills and experience of using Microsoft Office
- Organisational ability
- Ability to take responsibility
- Knowledge of customer care
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).
