Waste Collection jobs in Sunderland

At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for a General Assistant (Mobile) to join our team, helping to maintain safe, clean and welcoming healthcare environments across a number of NHS sites in Houghton Primary Care Centre, Brinkburn Crescent, Houghton-le-Spring.

• £13.04 per hour, £25,495.00 per annum, pro-rata
• 16 hours per week

• Sat & Sun 6am till 2pm
• Driving licence is required, as traveling between sites might be needed
• DBS check will be conducted, training will be provided

About the role:

The role of a General Assistant is to deliver general assistant services to the required standard and specification; providing the highest standards of service delivery and working practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely delivery of a full range of directly provided general assistant services to include
• Collection and movement of patients to and from wards
• Deliver linen to wards and removed spoiled linen to laundry/laundry store.
• Removal and storage of clinical and other household waste.
• Receipt, movement and storage of blood, specimens.
• Undertake a range of cleaning duties to include operating electrical floor cleaning equipment, steam cleaning equipment in line with the national cleaning specification.
• To ensure all grounds, car parks and gardens are clean and tidy. In extreme weather salt/grit paths and car parks

What We’re Looking For

• A reliable and conscientious approach to work
• Ability to follow procedures and work to set standards
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Where you’ll be

Houghton Primary Care Centre, Brinkburn Crescent, Houghton-le-Spring.
Travel: The role will require travel to other sites within the Sunderland area as and when required.

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave+ 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a purpose

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

At NHS Property Services, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know we’re here to help

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

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