£12.71 per hour
About the Role
Pertemps Northampton Commercial is seeking a Hospital Waste Porter to join the Waste & Recycling team on a full-time, temporary basis. Based in Northampton, this role operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, offering a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. The position involves collecting, transporting, and disposing of clinical, hazardous, and general waste, as well as laundry, across a busy hospital site. Duties include ensuring correct segregation, handling, and storage of all waste types, exchanging sharps containers, and maintaining compliance with environmental legislation. The postholder will deliver a high-quality service to wards and departments, supporting safe and efficient waste movement. Key skills include attention to detail, physical stamina for manual handling tasks, and adherence to strict health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will bring reliability, a methodical approach to waste management, and the ability to work independently within a structured schedule.
Hospital Waste Porter
Location: Northampton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am – 3pm
Pay: Band 2 (£12.71 per hour)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Waste Porter to join their Waste & Recycling team. This is an important frontline role supporting the safe, efficient movement and disposal of waste across a busy hospital environment.
You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service to wards and departments, ensuring all waste streams are handled safely, compliantly, and in line with environmental legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, transport, and dispose of clinical, hazardous, and general waste, as well as laundry, across the site
- Ensure correct segregation, handling, and storage of all waste types
- Exchange sharps containers and manage confidential and condemned waste
- Operate equipment such as electric tugs, compactors, and balers (full training provided)
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of waste storage areas and external zones
- Complete all required documentation in line with legal and organisational requirements
- Report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and external contractors
- Support continuous improvement within the waste and recycling service
About You
The ideal candidate will be reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively in a physically demanding role within a fast-paced environment.
You will have:
- The ability to carry out manual handling tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling)
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- A proactive approach with the ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Strong awareness of health and safety practices
- The ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
Training & Requirements
- Full training will be provided
- Flexibility to work across different areas as required
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and professionalism
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and complete all vetting checks
Additional Information
- This role is subject to a DBS check and sufficient compliance documentation being completed. Candidates must be able to provide references to cover previous work history
- Candidates must adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards
- Compliance with health & safety policies and use of PPE is essential
Apply Now
If you are looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real contribution to essential hospital services, we would like to hear from you.
Perform a fresh search...
-
Create your ideal job search criteria by
completing our quick and simple form and
receive daily job alerts tailored to you!