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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Waste Technician

Description

We are looking for a reliable, proactive, and hard-working Waste Services Operative to join our Estates & Facilities team. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant collection and disposal of all waste streams across the Trust.

Waste Collection & Disposal

  • Collect all waste types from wards and departments, including clinical, offensive, sharps, domestic, recyclable, confidential, WEEE, batteries, toner, and food waste.
  • Ensure correct segregation of waste and safe placement in designated areas within waste compounds.
  • Move, clean, and maintain commercial-sized waste bins.

Safety & Compliance

  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation within waste compound areas.
  • Ensure all equipment required for duties is kept safe, clean, and well maintained.
  • Report any Health and Safety concerns or hazards across the Trust.
  • Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and statutory regulations.

Communication & Teamwork

  • Maintain effective communication with the Line Manager and members of the Estates team.
  • Respond to allocated tasks within required timeframes and carry them out professionally.
  • Attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.

The salary for this role is £25,272 a year per annum plus high cost allowance.

Skills

Required

  • waste management
  • health and safety
  • communication
  • teamwork

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9326-26-0673

Apply on Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust