The post holder will be responsible:
To co-ordinate and manage all aspects of Portering & Waste Services across the Walsall Manor NHS site on a day to day basis, with specific objective of promoting a customer orientated image and to improve standards and compliancy throughout Portering & Waste Services.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS
The post holder will be responsible for providing operational support to all Portering supervisors across Walsall Manor Hospital Site, to include management of rotas, sickness meetings and monitoring staff absence.
To implement policies for the Portering & Waste service ensuring staff are aware of changes to existing policy and introduction of new policies.
To support the Facilities Manager (Portering & Waste) and monitoring the team in initiating segregation and compliancy regarding waste disposal across the trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Facilities Manager with the development of the service, ensuring that this is achieved within the confines of the budget.
* Ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety Act and all local rules and Policies/procedures that apply are implemented and followed.
* Maintain records of all Portering staff attendance/absence, i.e. sickness, Annual leaves etc. and draws attention to any areas of concern relating to high levels of absence.
* Check and counter sign timesheets against work rotas and transfer this information onto the staff rota.
* Supervise the day-to-day operation of Portering & Waste requirement of the Hospital.
* Deal with initial disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trust’s Policy and procedures.
* Undertake counselling of staff in accordance with the Trust’s policy and Procedure.
* Ensure staff are up to date with all mandatory training and to assist in the training/induction of staff.
* Ensure all ad-hoc work is carried out in an efficient manner wherever possible.
* Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
* Undertake Portering & Waste duties, by following waste regulations, segregation guidelines and recycling plan.
* Undertake daily checks of Medical gas levels, maintaining adequate stock levels and keeping record of all delivery notes.
* In the absence of a supervisor, carry cardiac arrest bleep and Supervisors Mobile phone and respond in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
* Report immediately, items for repair to 7500 and keep Facilities Manager informed on ongoing problems with equipment.
* Liaise with other Supervisors/Managers in the Estates and Facilities Directorate to maintain an efficient service.
* Ensure rotas and working hours are monitored and controlled within defined limits.
* Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
* Undertake training relevant to the post.
* Demonstrate a basic knowledge of waste and recycling legislation.
* Communicate effectively with Managers when planning work to maximise efficiency and utilisation of resources.
* Undertake training and updating on regulations, standards, procedures, local rules, and new techniques appropriate to work undertaken.
* Attend meetings on/off site to further develop knowledge of the role.
* Keep a chronological record of all delivery notes.
This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026
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