Waste Operative Apprentice

The correct Apprenticeship for this role will be confirmed and discussed at Interview.

• To provide an efficient and effective service for the collection of hazardous, clinical, domestic and recycling waste streams within the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital Wonford and the external sites that are covered by the Trust.
• Provide a collection service for used and soiled linens for the Linen Services Department

About the role:

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Waste Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see below more information about the Waste team’s role and responsibilities:

• To understand a range of routine work procedures that will be learned on the job through a combination of instruction and practice and by attending short training sessions, with guidance from Waste Supervisor and or Line Managers including:
• To be proficient in the collection, safe handling, transportation and decanting of all waste streams in accordance with departmental and Trust policies, procedures and statutory regulations.
• Keep ward and department disposal cupboards clear of all waste at all times and move to outside collection points, ensuring that all waste remains segregated during transportation.
• To be proficient in driving/using the relevant vehicles/trailers within the hospital environment and when collecting from the external sites that are covered by the Trust.
• Conduct daily tug/van maintenance checks to ensure, lights, horn, tyres etc., are all in working order and health and safety compliant. Report all defects with tugs/equipment/van to Waste supervisor/Line manager
• To undertake a weekly cleaning of electric vehicles trailers and Van.
• To ensure that clinical waste containers are kept locked at all times.
• To ensure that clinical waste containers are tagged with the correct colour coded waste stream.
• Cleaning of Domestic Waste Bins with pressure washer, as requested.
• The collection, transportation and decanting of bags of soiled linen in accordance with any statutory regulations and Trust/Departmental policies and procedures.
• To sort and consolidate waste at the collection points and prepare for collection by waste contractors.
• To participate actively in all relevant personal development and training.

This Level 2 apprenticeship is an 18-month training programme which will be completed whilst working in the Waste Department at The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services). Training will be carried out through Exeter College on a day release basis (Term time). You will study for a Level 2 - Cleaning hygiene operative with on the job training also being provided to the successful applicant. Experience for the role is not essential as you will train, earn and learn whilst you work.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, (06:00 – 14:00 / 08:00 – 16:00 / 14:00 – 22:00) Including weekends and public bank holidays. – You will study One day a week at Exeter College

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Garth Saunders; Portering Manager on 07770692677 or garth.saunders@nhs.net