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Band 2, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Royal Liverpool Hospital, £24,465 per annum, closing 17/11/2025 23:59
Job Overview
The Environmental Services Officer is a self‑motivated member of the workforce who ensures that day‑to‑day handling and disposal of waste is in accordance with approved practices. The officer works across the team covering any post on any shift, performing manual sweeping of hospital grounds, emptying litter bins, operating water jet washes and maintaining bulk waste storage areas.
Responsibilities
* Collect all hospital waste and laundry in accordance with the schedules set by the Environmental Services Supervisor.
* Segregate, transport and process specific categories of waste as dictated by the Trust's Policy for the Management of Waste.
* Operate the Trust's electric vehicles, bulk waste compaction machines and other approved plant.
* Adhere to all aspects of the Waste Permit Conditions.
* Place specific categories of waste in the appropriate skip for off‑site disposal or recycling.
* Clean bulk waste storage areas, waste containers and external environmental duties as scheduled.
* Carry out inspections of all mobile equipment used.
* Follow the incident reporting procedure in the event of accidents occurring during environmental activities.
* Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role as delegated.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* GCSE or equivalent qualification.
* Working as part of a team.
* Working with the public.
* Good verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to learn.
* Flexibility.
Desirable Criteria
* Environmental qualifications.
* Full UK Drivers Licence.
* Experience of waste management or handling activities.
* Experience of operating electric vehicles or other plant.
Equality, Diversity and EEO Statement
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work‑life balance, fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one. All applicants will be treated in an equal manner irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
Immigration and Sponsorship
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer right‑to‑work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 per annum as they do not meet UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
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