About the role
Job Tittle : Waste operative
Salary : £25,272 per annum
Position Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full time
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA2 7HY
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, segregate, and safely store all waste streams for collection by approved subcontractors in accordance with site procedures, and environmental regulations.
- Collect and safely store all soiled linen for collection by subcontractors during weekend service periods, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control procedures.
- Carry out equipment, furniture, and departmental moves as requested, ensuring safe handling and completion within agreed response times.
- Maintain waste areas in a clean, organised, and safe condition.
- Complete all quality assurance documentation, records, and electronic systems accurately and in a timely manner.
- Report incidents, hazards, defects, and non-compliance issues in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Ensure all duties are undertaken in line with Health and Safety legislation, manual handling regulations, infection prevention requirements, and site policies.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately and at all times when required.
- Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when interacting with patients, visitors, clinical staff, and colleagues.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Understanding of health and safety requirements in a workplace environment.
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Ability to follow procedures and work safely with minimal supervision.
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Good communication and teamwork skills.
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Ability to carry out manual handling activities safely.
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Basic literacy and numeracy skills to complete records and documentation accurately.
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Experience working within a healthcare, facilities management, waste, or logistics environment.
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Knowledge of waste segregation and infection prevention procedures.
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