Job summary
GMMH Facilities Department are looking to recruit a Waste Management Operative for our Waste Management Team to support our vision of minimising our overall waste arisings across the trust footprint in line with NHS England Net zero targets, Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe and sustainable management of healthcare waste guidance and the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy by helping us to work towards a circular economy vision by segregating and reducing waste at source and reusing furniture / equipment where possible to avoid disposal, whilst rethinking processes to deliver strong service goals to our service users and customers.
The post holder will be the front face of the GMMH Waste Management Team, working with colleagues across Facilities and the wider organisation to make sure that an efficient waste management service is delivered across the trust.
The post holder will undertake driving, portering and waste management duties to meet the standards, policies, and objectives of the Waste Management Team and Trust.
The post holder will work as part of the Logistics / Waste Management Team and will be required to work closely with their colleagues, providing a flexible and comprehensive service offering cover for colleagues when necessary, for which full training will be provided.
As part of the Waste Management Team, your day will be varied and a key part of ensuring that our customer's needs are met in an efficient and friendly manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the front face of the GMMH Waste Management Team, working with colleagues across Facilities and the wider organisation to make sure that an efficient waste management service is delivered across the trust.
The post holder will undertake driving, portering and waste management duties to meet the standards, policies, and objectives of the Waste Management Team and Trust.
This role is indicative of band 2 and is subject to a job matching panel.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe and sustainable management of healthcare waste and the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of waste created by Healthcare facilities.
- Knowledge of UK waste legislation.
- Knowledge of Greater Manchester Area.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Valid, clean, and full Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Waste Management
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- An excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Good communication skills: the ability to work collaboratively with the logistics team and converse with other staff, trust employees and service users.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and knowledge of risk management.
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self-regulation.
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
Desirable
- oCommitment to imparting knowledge and experience to other team members and new colleagues.
- oExperience in contributing to service improvement and development plans.
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a occasional requirement to travel extensively across the wide footprint of the Trust.
- Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns including unsociable hours, bank holidays and weekends.
- Hours are to be worked between Monday and Sunday 8am and 7pm.
Desirable
- An existing understanding of the organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe and sustainable management of healthcare waste and the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of waste created by Healthcare facilities.
- Knowledge of UK waste legislation.
- Knowledge of Greater Manchester Area.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Valid, clean, and full Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Waste Management
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- An excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Good communication skills: the ability to work collaboratively with the logistics team and converse with other staff, trust employees and service users.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and knowledge of risk management.
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self-regulation.
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
Desirable
- oCommitment to imparting knowledge and experience to other team members and new colleagues.
- oExperience in contributing to service improvement and development plans.
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a occasional requirement to travel extensively across the wide footprint of the Trust.
- Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns including unsociable hours, bank holidays and weekends.
- Hours are to be worked between Monday and Sunday 8am and 7pm.
Desirable
- An existing understanding of the organisation.
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).
