Salary Range: 14.8 to 14.8 (Currency: GBP) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Are you looking for a job to make healthcare safer?

We have a vacancy for a casual hours Environmental Service Technician/Hospital Porter within our Field Services team. Field Services ensure our customers receive a top level service, and ensure we continue to up-hold our high standards.

This role will be based in a hospital healthcare environment and have a main focus of moving healthcare waste throughout the hospital.

Your role as a Porter will involve:

Portering of large 770L and 1100L wheelie bins from waste rooms to place of disposal and back on a daily basis.
Cleaning of large wheeled 770L domestic and recycling bins.
Supporting the contract on site where necessary with project specific duties
Collection and distribution of our own reusable sharps containers on a weekly basis.
Supportive in waste segregation, bin bag colour coding.
Adhere to health and safety processes and procedures

What are we looking for?

Have an understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
Have ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks such as moving bulk containers
Flexibility for a range of hours

What can we offer you?

Flexible & casual work hours
Benefits – Examples include private medical cover, referral programmes, and discounts across a range of stores, services, food & drink etc.

Locations for cover: Primarily Whittington Hospital - Magdala Ave, London, N19 5NF. Other locations within Royal Free Trust as required.

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The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, alongside a great team! You must be confident within your ability to take initiative and be self-motivated. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience within the healthcare field.

If you want to be part of our purpose to make healthcare safer and join the Sharpsmart team as an Environmental Services Technician/Hospital Porter, we’d like to hear from you.

(DBS required as part of the recruitment process)

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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About the company

Sharpsmart provides safety-driven clinical waste solutions for healthcare facilities, including the Sharpsmart collector and tailored waste services. Facilities use sealed sharps containers and rely on service teams to collect and process waste in a compliant, infection-controlled way with an eye toward reducing environmental impact. The offering is distinguished by peer-reviewed safety data for its containers, a scalable global service, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and cost reduction. Its goal is to make healthcare environments safer, more compliant, and less polluting while helping facilities meet budget and environmental targets.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Durham, United Kingdom

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

Sharpsmart won 13 NHS integrated-care-board contracts in March 2026, expanding UK revenue.
Daniels Health says Sharpsmart prevented 4,450 sharps injuries in 2025, strengthening sales messaging.
Australia’s ambassador visited Chicago headquarters on July 22, 2026, signaling government-backed growth momentum.

What critics are saying

Minnesota fined Daniels Sharpsmart $47,000 on August 6, 2026 for hazardous-waste violations.
Stericycle is challenging Sharpsmart’s NHS contract wins, threatening delays and margin pressure into 2027.
Repeated compliance failures can trigger permit limits, contract loss, and brand damage across core markets.

What makes Sharpsmart unique

Sharpsmart’s reusable sharps containers cut needlestick injuries and waste across healthcare sites.
On January 19, 2026, NHS Supply Chain added Sharpsmart to its reusable waste framework.
Daniels Health opened Old Bethpage in January 2026, extending Sharpsmart’s U.S. treatment network.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Gym Membership
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Employee Discounts

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