Waste Disposal

Unfortunately, we are unable visa sponsorship for this role. The Waste Disposal Technician is responsible for the safe handling, treatment, and disposal of clinical and microbiological waste generated within a food testing laboratory. The role ensures that pathogen-contaminated waste is processed through the site waste disposal instrument in accordance with company procedures, biosafety requirements, and relevant waste legislation. This is a full time role 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 10:00 till 18:00. - Collect, handle, and process laboratory pathogen waste in accordance with approved procedures and biosafety requirements. - Operate the on-site waste disposal instrument safely and effectively to treat microbiological waste prior to disposal. - Ensure all waste is correctly segregated and prepared before treatment. - Monitor the performance of the waste disposal instrument and report any faults or operational issues. - Complete required records relating to waste treatment, disposal, maintenance checks, and equipment usage. - Ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling laboratory waste. - Remove general waste, recycling, and glass waste from designated waste corridors and laboratory areas. - Transfer waste to appropriate collection, storage, or disposal locations. - Ensure waste containers are available, correctly labelled, and maintained in good condition. - Support recycling initiatives and promote effective waste segregation throughout the laboratory. - Maintain waste corridors, storage areas, and disposal facilities to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation. - Conduct routine inspections of waste storage and treatment areas. - Immediately report spills, safety concerns, equipment defects, or non-conformances. - Assist with contamination control and housekeeping activities as required. - Follow site health, safety, environmental, and quality policies at all times. - Participate in training programmes and continuous improvement activities. - Maintain compliance with laboratory quality systems, health and safety procedures, and waste management regulations. Essential - Good understanding of health and safety practices. - Ability to follow standard operating procedures accurately. - Good organisational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Physically capable of moving waste containers and handling waste safely. - Basic computer skills for record keeping and documentation. Desirable - Previous experience working in a laboratory, waste management, environmental services, healthcare, food manufacturing, or related environment. - Knowledge of microbiological or clinical waste handling procedures. - Understanding of ISO quality systems and laboratory compliance requirements. - Manual handling training. - Experience working within a UKAS-accredited laboratory environment.