Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The RUH Facilities team ; we are seeking an ‘Environment Porter to help manage the removal of all our waste streams on site, encourage waste segregation, repurposing and recycling from our users -   helping us move towards a sustainable future.

The role involves working as part of a dedicated and committed team collecting our many varied  waste streams from our busy departments and wards helping  ensure the provision of a positive environment for our patients. 

Good communications are essential as you will work as part of a team in departments across the Trust., and the possession of a  C1 category on your driving license will prove advantageous  as part of the role will involve driving around the site in a 7.50 ton vehicle.

The job is varied and interesting, you will be able to work using your own initiative and collaborate as part of a whole team contributing to its success as a service .

If you are enthusiastic about our environment, outgoing and like to work inside and outside- and want to be part of a fast paced and developing service - we'd like to hear from you. So pick up the phone and contact  The Operations Manager on 01225 826308  Monday to Friday or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To work as part of a team of Waste Porters collecting Clinical, Non-clinical, Hazardous, Non-hazardous, furniture and used laundry from wards and departments in preparation for collection by waste and laundry contractors

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Physical Effort

    Duties will include the handling and movement of linen, waste and other items, internally through the hospital corridors and externally around the hospital grounds.  
    Safe movement in all areas is of paramount importance.
    Duties may involve long periods of pulling and pushing of extremely heavy goods.  
    Duties will include long periods of walking at a brisk pace.
    You will need to be physically fit, as you will be required to walk and push trolleys and cages for long periods over long distances.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing  – and yes, we even have a pool! 

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