Job overview

Main duties and key responsibilities

Follow Trust’s waste policies.
Collection of clinical, offensive, sharps, domestic, recyclable, confidential, WEEE, battery, toner and food waste from wards and departments.
 Ensure all waste is segregated into the appropriate areas within the waste compounds.
Movement and cleaning of commercial sized waste bins
Maintain communication links to the Line Manger and other members of the Estates team at all times.
 Maintain any equipment required for the duties to a required standard.
 Maintain cleanliness of the waste compound areas with routine waste collection ensuring safe disposal of all waste products.
Report any issues of concern throughout the Trust relating to Health and Safety.
Respond to and perform tasks in the time allocated and carry out in a professional manner.
Wear the correct and clean uniform when on duty, and adhere to personal hygiene regulations. 

Ensure that the Trust’s and Departmental procedures are maintained and that policies are adhered to.
Attend training courses as directed.
Attend and contribute at Departmental meetings as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.