Waste Operative

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Vacancy Reference 185-1562-14579

Apply for this job Positions Available: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Whole Time Equivalent (WTE): 1 Salary Range: Band 2: £25,272 per annum pro rata Weekly Working Hours: 37.5 Location: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Closing Date: 09/11/2026 Job Category: Cleaning & Facilities Region / Division: Eastern Services - Agenda for Change Staff Group: Estates & Ancillary

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

The Waste department at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a - Waste Operative – Who are:

Enthusiastic, motivated people who are passionate in helping the Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust work towards our sustainability goals, the Trust prides Itself on its ability to develop our staff and promote personal and professional development

• To provide an efficient and effective service for the collection of hazardous, clinical, domestic and recycling waste streams within the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital Wonford and the external sites that are covered by the Trust.
• Provide a collection service for used and soiled linens for the Linen Services Department

 

About the Role

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Waste Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. 

Please see below more information about the Waste team’s role and responsibilities:

• To understand a range of routine work procedures that will be learned on the job through a combination of instruction and practice and by attending short training sessions, with guidance from Waste Supervisor and or Line Managers including:
• To be proficient in the collection, safe handling, transportation and decanting of all waste streams in accordance with departmental and Trust policies, procedures and statutory regulations.
• Keep ward and department disposal cupboards clear of all waste at all times and move to outside collection points, ensuring that all waste remains segregated during transportation.
• To be proficient in driving/using the relevant vehicles/trailers within the hospital environment and when collecting from the external sites that are covered by the Trust.
• Conduct daily tug/van maintenance