Waste & Grounds AssistantNHS

Job summary

Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

If you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a small, friendly team, this varied role could be ideal. Work is managed on a rotational basis and staff value the mix this brings. One week you may be driving an electric tug transporting and handling Domestic Waste; another collecting Clinical Waste; or managing recyclable materials in the Waste Transfer Store and loading the outside compactor. In contrast, another week will be spent outdoors carrying out grounds-maintenance duties across our 22-hectare hospital site.

Our rural, elevated grounds support a rich chalk-grassland habitat featuring orchids such as pyramidal, common spotted and the rare bee orchid, alongside wild thyme, marjoram and many other species. The team plays an important role in conserving this landscape, contributing to the hospital winning the 2022 New Forest Award for supporting biodiversity.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must hold a UK Category B driving licence to operate our electric vehicles and flat-bed truck. A good level of fitness is required for manual handling (with aids), extensive walking and the use of varied machinery and tools. After full induction and competency checks, some weekend solo working is required.

You'll need competency in spoken/written English, basic numeracy and keyboard skills. Waste-management training and local induction are provided. Knowledge of Health & Safety, Manual Handling and COSHH, plus experience in waste or grounds work, would be beneficial.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

If invited to interview, candidates will be expected to have read both the Job Description and Advert thoroughly, so as to ensure a meaningful conversation. We are waiting to welcome you to the Team, so apply now.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.