Waste & Environment Operative
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chester, CH2 1ULView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Working Part time: 33.5 hours per week We are looking for general waste porters to provide an effective waste portering service to the entire hospital...
- To undertake all waste portering tasks.
- 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 wastecompound 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.
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
The Trust's services are provided from three locations
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Qualification
Essential: - Numeracy and literacy skills; - A basic standard of education
Desirable: - Maths GCSE Grade 4; - English GCSE Grade 4
Knowledge and Experience
Essential: - Enjoys being part of a team.
Desirable: - Has worked in a health care environment in this capacity.; - Previous portering experience.
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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