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Incinerator Loader

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge, CB2 0QQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 October 2026

5 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Incinerator Loader within the Environmental Services Team.The Incinerator Loaders - Waste Collectors ...

The Incinerator Loaders - Waste Collectors will assist the Environmental Services Manager and his/her staff in providing an efficient waste collection and reception service

To assist the Environmental Services Manager and Lead Engineer in providing an efficient waste collection and reception services

To act as main reception for all wastes coming into the Incinerators from;

Both on site customers, and the Logistics TeamFrom outside contracted customers via the waste collection vehicleFrom contracted customers delivering their own wastes.All in accordance with Waste Licensing Regulations

To ensure that all procedures for the Receipts of Waste are carried out, and that any discrepancies are reported to the Environmental Services Manager or the Lead Engineer as soon as possible in accordance with the Environmental Management System (EMS)

To maintain the service yard, waste receiving areas, in a clean and orderly system

To ensure that wastes are handled correctly using PPE as procedures, and all waste is placed in appropriate containers

To be familiar with the Incinerator Permit, and adhere to conditions therein regarding the keeping of wastes within licensed areas

To enter all data with regard to waste received on waste management data base using computer and electronic devices

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th February 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 16th February 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Qualification

Essential: - Good numeracy and literacy

Desirable: - Fork Lift License; - Computer skills

Experience

Essential

  • General work experience dealing with the general public, in a demand led environment.
  • Must have experience of working in an industrial environment.
  • Experience of general cleaning duties

Desirable: - NHS experience; - Shift work; - Waste Management experience

Knowledge

Essential: - Manual handling techniques.; - Be helpful and understanding of customer needs; - Understanding of H & S in the workplace

Desirable: - Knowledge of site and departments.; - Handling/Segregation knowledge

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively using radio
  • Good front of house skills and customer service skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work with minimum supervision

Desirable: - Basic Computer skills; - Welding experience

Additional Requirementss

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
  • Able to carryout full range of duties including physical aspects of lifting and pulling
  • Must be able to send and receive clear instructions on radio system
  • Working with hazardous wastes

Desirable: - Experience of dealing with the public in a service led environment.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

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First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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About the employer

CUH
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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