Waste Co-ordinator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,272
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Aug 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Actively assist the Waste Minimalisation Officer in carrying out audits of waste streams being generated within the trust, summarise and report back any findings to the Waste Minimalisation Officer Achieve optimal waste prevention, minimisation and economy through active auditing and implementing solutions with support & leadership of the Waste Minimalisation Officer. Be environmentally aware of any legislative changes to enable effective liaison with other departments. Assist in the production of annual reports through data collation and analysis. Assist in the review of Clinical, Domestic & Recycling systems capable of servicing the Trusts needs in collaboration with the Waste Minimalisation Officer. Assist in the delivery of waste prevention and environmental initiatives Deliver training on waste equipment, compactor/baler. Carry out daily checks of trust waste rooms escalating any issues found, ensuring waste is correctly segregated. Ensure all waste is correctly consigned according to HTM, best practice and legislation prior to collection by contractors. Consignment of waste when collected by third party contractors. Order skip replacement and ad hoc requirements Attend waste group meetings Compliance Assist the Waste Minimalisation Officer in the development of local systems and processes to facilitate the collection, analysis and reporting of Facilities information. Seek guidance escalate to waste minimalization officer any issues queries that they are unsure of. To provide and receive routine information which requires tact and persuasive skills and where there may be barriers to understanding e.g. liaising with a diverse range of colleagues Trust wide and external Stakeholders Maintain good communication links with staff across the Trust, including portering waste staff where collaboration is essential.Misc. To work to SOPs and procedures To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives. To participate in appropriate training and development activities To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement. Ensure that all staff consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents/near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of customer care within the waste environment. Assist the Waste Minimalisation Officer in investigating incidents. To work to all policies relevant to their area of work and undertake the necessary level of training. This will be appraised through the PDR annual review process. Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions (dirt, dust, smell, noise) Any reasonable requests from line management. This job description is subject to review at any time in consultation with the post holder.

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