Job summary
To assist the site shift Foreman in running an a efficient and safe environment for workers and visitors whilst running a clinical incinerator on the trust site.
Objective is to provide a constant 24/7 service to the Hospital Trust in incinerating and or processing clinical and domestic waste streams.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Running an efficient/safe yard to receive clinical waste in wheelie bins of various sizes.
Understand basic current enforcements on waste streams according to Environmental EWC codes.
Assist shift foreman in operational duties and or minor engineering duties.
Communicate with customers/visitors in a professional manner whist they are on site.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintaining incinerator operations within specified parameters and if necessary taking appropriate corrective action. Within shift pattern consisting of 12 hours from 0600 1800 for 4 days then 4 days rest followed by 12 hours from1800 0600 for 4 nights rolling.
- Ensuring waste is accepted onto the site in accordance with the Companys Environmental Management Systems.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of all working areas.
- Undertaking plant maintenance as directed by Foreman.
- Ensuring the correct PPE as provided by the company is worn at all times, gloves must be worn in all operations.
- Remaining aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety and others around you.
- Vehicle offloading in a safe manor according to risk assessments and SOPs provided.
- Installing correct information onto the weighbridge including customer information and correct EWC codes so information can be transferred to main office.
- Carrying out other tasks within your operational abilities as and when required.
- Operating in accordance with company Health and safety procedures at all times.
- Ensuring compliance with company Save Working Procedures and Risk assessments and where to find them.
- Follow and understand Tool Box Talks and where to find them.
- Ability to help in maintenance matters to assist the foreman in hot and dusty conditions within safety boundaries provided by Company.
- Using forklift to assist in Plant efficiency and tidiness (if qualified)
- Use correct Manual handling procedures to be used when required. (training will be given)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintaining incinerator operations within specified parameters and if necessary taking appropriate corrective action. Within shift pattern consisting of 12 hours from 0600 1800 for 4 days then 4 days rest followed by 12 hours from1800 0600 for 4 nights rolling.
- Ensuring waste is accepted onto the site in accordance with the Companys Environmental Management Systems.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of all working areas.
- Undertaking plant maintenance as directed by Foreman.
- Ensuring the correct PPE as provided by the company is worn at all times, gloves must be worn in all operations.
- Remaining aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety and others around you.
- Vehicle offloading in a safe manor according to risk assessments and SOPs provided.
- Installing correct information onto the weighbridge including customer information and correct EWC codes so information can be transferred to main office.
- Carrying out other tasks within your operational abilities as and when required.
- Operating in accordance with company Health and safety procedures at all times.
- Ensuring compliance with company Save Working Procedures and Risk assessments and where to find them.
- Follow and understand Tool Box Talks and where to find them.
- Ability to help in maintenance matters to assist the foreman in hot and dusty conditions within safety boundaries provided by Company.
- Using forklift to assist in Plant efficiency and tidiness (if qualified)
- Use correct Manual handling procedures to be used when required. (training will be given)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oReasonable numeracy skills and literacy skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of the control of waste transfer operations, covering the acceptance, storage and transfer of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- oProven knowledge to implement procedures to control and prevent environmental failures on or off site.
Core Competencies
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oReasonable numeracy skills and literacy skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of the control of waste transfer operations, covering the acceptance, storage and transfer of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- oProven knowledge to implement procedures to control and prevent environmental failures on or off site.
Core Competencies
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
