Waste Operative
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M9188-26-0002 |
Summary
What Youll Do Collect and safely transport waste from clinical and non-clinical areas Segregate waste in accordance with UHS policies and national regulations Operate waste handling equipment safely and efficiently Maintain cleanliness and order in waste storage areas Support the wider Facilities team to provide a reliable, high-quality service What Were Looking For A positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic Ability to work independently and as part of a team Awareness of health & safety and infection control (training provided) Flexibility to work within a 7am8pm rota, Monday to Sunday Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application, as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role, please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description document attached.