(**) Waste Porter
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (**) Waste Porter
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who are dedicated to working as part of the team.
Basildon Hospital are looking for general waste porters to provide an effective waste portering service to the entire hospital ensuring that Legislative guidance, Trust Policies, Procedures and Practices are complied with.
Working as part of a team the role provides a comprehensive service in all weathers and includes all waste streams which are collected and delivered in accordance with the schedules. There is also a requirement to be flexible in working practices to meet the change in opertational needs.
Main duties of the job
We will undertake all waste portering tasks which will include:
To provide a refuse collection service for clinical waste, domestic waste, glass, paper, cardboard and package recycling waste from collection points trust wide in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, waste Management Policy.
To collect both Yellow/Orange Clinical waste, domestic waste and recyclable waste from dedicated waste holds/collection points, remove to compactor in waste compound and compact waste, observing Trust Policy and Procedure.
To collect cardboard from dedicated waste holds/collection points and compact in the recycled cardboard compactor.
To collect glass and bottles from dedicated waste holds/collection points and removes to waste compound for disposal.
To collect paper/confidential waste and computer waste in black wheelie bin, take to waste compound. Ensuring that confidentiality and security is maintained at all times.
To cover annual holidays and sickness of dedicated departmental waste porter across the range of duties.
This is not an exhaustive list.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NR-EFM-BA-4929
Job locations
Basildon
Nether Mayne
Basildon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a service environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise work so that duties are completed within given time scales.
Education
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and literacy skills and an ability to follow procedures.
- 5 GCSE
Desirable
- Driving license
Skills
Essential
- Good customer services skills
- Physically fit and active Ability to cope well under pressure
Desirable
- Previous experience within waste services
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a service environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise work so that duties are completed within given time scales.
Education
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and literacy skills and an ability to follow procedures.
- 5 GCSE
Desirable
- Driving license
Skills
Essential
- Good customer services skills
- Physically fit and active Ability to cope well under pressure
Desirable
- Previous experience within waste services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nether Mayne
Basildon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nether Mayne
Basildon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Waste & Ground & Garden Supervisor
Karen Rogers
07469574945
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NR-EFM-BA-4929
Job locations
Basildon
Nether Mayne
Basildon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
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