Environmental Waste Operative | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Please note that this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received to please apply soon if interested.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Environmental Waste Operatives to join our team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest site . This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting the safe and efficient management of waste across the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Collection and transportation of clinical, domestic, offensive, and linen waste from ward areas to the waste compound
• Segregation of waste into the correct waste streams in line with environmental and healthcare regulations
• Supporting the waste recycling function, including segregation of:• WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
• Furniture
• Metal
• Cardboard

About You

• Physically fit and able to handle heavy loads on a regular basis
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Previous experience in waste management or a similar role is desirable, but not essential
• Full clean driving licence

The designation of Environmental Services Officer applies to a self motivated member of the workforce. Their duties are to ensure that day-to-day handling and disposal of waste is in accordance with approved practices. The Environmental Services Officer will be employed to cover any post on any shift in the team. Collecting waste and or laundry from areas around the hospital and transport it to the Trust's Waste Transfer Stations or waste storage points. They will join an integrated team responsible for all waste and laundry collection/storage and external litter collection, together with any other environmental service as determined by the Environmental Services Manager.

All Environmental Services Officer in the Capital Planning and Estates Management Department will form part of an integrated team whose role is to provide the best possible service to the Trust. Environmental Services Officers will have both group and individual responsibilities for defined aspects of the service but each will ensure their contribution is beneficial to other departments within the Trust.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital , Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

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”.

To operate the Trust’s electric vehicles, bulk waste compaction machines.

To ensure that all aspects of the Waste Permit Conditions are adhered to.

Place specific categories of waste in the appropriate skip for off site disposal or recycling, as indicated by the Environmental Services Supervisor.

Cleaning of bulk waste storage areas and waste containers as per schedule determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor.

Carry out external environmental duties, as per schedule including the collection of litter, emptying of bins.

Carry out inspections of all mobile equipment used. Follow the incident reporting procedure in the event of accidents occurring during environmental activities.

To carry out any other duties, appropriate to the role, as may be delegated.

This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026