Apply for the Waste & Grounds Assistant role with Spacecreators bv at Salisbury District Hospital.
Job Summary
If you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a small, friendly team, this varied role could be ideal. Work is managed on a rotational basis and staff value the mix this brings. One week you may be driving an electric tug transporting and handling Domestic Waste; another week collecting Clinical Waste; or managing recyclable materials in the Waste Transfer Store and loading the outside compactor. Another week will involve grounds‑maintenance duties across our 22‑hectare hospital site.
Our rural, elevated grounds support a rich chalk‑grassland habitat featuring orchids such as pyramidal, common spotted and the rare bee orchid, alongside wild thyme, marjoram and many other species. The team plays an important role in conserving this landscape, contributing to the hospital winning the 2022 New Forest Award for supporting biodiversity.
Applicants must hold a UK Category B driving licence to operate our electric vehicles and flat‑bed truck. A good level of fitness is required for manual handling (with aids), extensive walking and the use of varied machinery and tools. After full induction and competency checks, some weekend solo working is required.
You’ll need competency in spoken/written English, basic numeracy and keyboard skills. Waste‑management training and local induction are provided. Knowledge of Health & Safety, Manual Handling and COSHH, plus experience in waste or grounds work, would be beneficial.
Main Duties
See attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About Us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. We are an acute Trust, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super‑regional specialist services such as Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We support flexible working and offer a generous pension scheme, NHS discounts, 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) and on‑site benefits such as car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Details
* Date posted: 15 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 2
* Salary: £24,465 a year plus weekend working enhancements & related rest period
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 269‑SFT9421
* Job location: Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Person Specification
* Essential:
o Work experience in Waste Management or Stores Environment
o Ability to read & write in the English Language
o Basic numeracy skills
o UK Driving Licence (Cat B Manual)
o Physically fit to walk long distances & undertake physically demanding tasks
o Work experience in Grounds or Gardening
* Desirable:
o Site knowledge of SDH
o Forklift Truck Operator Licence
o Tug driving experience on a large busy site
* Evidence of employment in a similar role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
* Website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/
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