Overview
We are currently looking for Waste Porters within a 5-week rolling shift pattern, working 6:00 - 14:00 shifts. The service operates 7 days per week so weekend and Bank Holiday working is required. This is a physically demanding role. You will collect bagged clinical and domestic waste, bagged soiled linen and recyclable waste including cardboard and metal items by hand and using a variety of methods including electric tugs, Trust vehicles and hand trolleys. The role involves making sure all waste and linen is collected in a timely manner, which may involve patient contact at times. You will work in a team of between 2-20 people daily.
When sufficient applications have been received this post will be closed.
Main duties
* Collection of bagged clinical and domestic waste
* Collection of bagged contaminated/soiled linen
* Collection of items for recycling; these currently include cardboard/paper, plastics, batteries, ink/toner cartridges, furniture and metals
* To operate various machinery, including Trust vehicles (both on and off site), electric tugs/movers, bin washing machine, waste compactor, cardboard baler and bin tippers
* To assist in the loading/unloading of clinical waste bins to external contractors vehicles
* Accept delivery of and store sharps containers in accordance with departmental guidelines
* Complete and maintain the administration paperwork required to record movements and transfers of clinical and other waste streams
* To drive to other sites to collect items as required
* To undergo all mandatory and departmental training as directed by the Waste and Linen Services Manager
* Will on occasions be asked to work alongside the main day Portering team when necessary
About the organisation
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We are building a new state-of-the-art hospital and carrying out significant digital transformation. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based records from 2026. We provide a comprehensive range of services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation upholding values of kindness, wellness and fairness, with a focus on continuous quality improvement and learning opportunities. We have approximately 4,000 staff and volunteers and operate across 530 beds and 33 wards.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 426-947-25CR
Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King\'s Lyn, PE30 4ET
Job Description and Requirements
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Essential Qualifications
* General standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable Qualifications
* Basic computer skills
* WAMITAB or other waste qualifications
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of working within a large organisation
Desirable
* Previous experience in a waste and/or healthcare environment
Skills and Ability
Essential
* Highly motivated and committed
* Ability to record information accurately
* Ability to carry out lifting and handling tasks within HSE guidelines
* Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
* Knowledge of waste collections / recycling
Equal Opportunity and Regulations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
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