Waste Manager

The successful candidate will lead

and oversee waste management services across all Trust sites, ensuring

compliance with relevant legislation, HTM 07-01 guidance and environmental

standards.

They will manage waste contracts,

monitor contractor performance, conduct audits, investigate non-compliance and

implement corrective action plans.

The role involves advising and

training staff on waste segregation, maintaining accurate waste records and

statutory documentation, and developing policies and procedures.

The post holder will manage waste

budgets, procurement, invoices and specialist equipment, while identifying

opportunities to reduce costs, improve recycling, minimise environmental impact

and support the Trusts sustainability

waste management services across all Trust sites, including waste collection,

segregation, storage, recycling and disposal, ensuring efficient, reliable and

cost-effective service delivery.

activities comply with relevant legislation, environmental regulations, HTM

07-01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste guidance, duty of care requirements

and applicable dangerous goods regulations.

external waste audits, including annual pre-acceptance audits and contractor

duty of care audits, to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.

results, identify trends and non-compliance, produce accurate reports,

recommend remedial actions, develop improvement plans and monitor progress

against agreed deadlines.

of contact for waste management contracts and service providers, monitor

contractor performance against agreed specifications, investigate service

failures and escalate concerns to the appropriate senior managers.

practices across clinical and non-clinical areas, ensuring waste is correctly

classified, contained, labelled, stored and disposed of in accordance with

relevant standards.

guidance and support to Trust staff on waste management procedures, legal

compliance, waste segregation, recycling and sustainable practices. Support the

development and delivery of online and face-to-face training.

the Trusts Waste Management Policy, standard operating procedures, action

cards and associated guidance to maintain effective and compliant waste

management practices.

containers, signage, labels, posters and storage facilities are appropriate,

compliant and well maintained. Coordinate the distribution, installation,

repair and replacement of waste management equipment and infrastructure.

electronic waste management databases, records and reports, monitor waste

quantities and trends, retain statutory documentation and provide information

for required data returns, including the Estates Returns Information Collection

(ERIC).

budgets across Trust sites, monitor monthly waste volumes and expenditure,

maintain accurate financial records, contribute to budget setting and identify

opportunities for cost reduction.

procurement of waste management services, specialist contractors, equipment and

materials. Raise purchase orders, authorise invoices within delegated financial

limits and manage associated budgets.

contractor performance, monitor costs against agreed budgets, identify service

inconsistencies and ensure value for money and high-quality service delivery.

waste management risks and compliance issues, report concerns to the

appropriate responsible persons and escalate significant issues to the Head of

Non-Clinical Risk Management and Director of Facilities.

identified and classified in accordance with applicable dangerous goods

requirements, and support the Trusts Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)

with audits and corrective action plans.

opportunities to reduce waste generation, improve segregation and recycling,

minimise environmental impact and make use of compliant alternative waste

treatment technologies.

contractors to maximise their sustainability commitments, monitor environmental

performance and report on progress and outcomes.

services, investigate operational challenges, recommend practical improvements

and share best practice across Trust departments and sites.

central contact for waste management enquiries, liaise with clinical and

non-clinical departments, arrange audit visits, provide constructive feedback

and coordinate corrective actions.

contribute specialist waste management advice, complete agreed actions and work

with colleagues to improve service delivery.

daily workloads, coordinate activities across multiple sites, manage delegated

responsibilities and seek guidance from the Director of Facilities when

required.

management services remain safe, compliant, efficient and cost-effective while

supporting the Trusts operational priorities, financial objectives,

environmental responsibilities and sustainability goals.

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.

This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.

We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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