General Recycling Operative
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Occupation TypeRefuse and salvage occupations
Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Application Deadline: 13 June 2026
Department: Operations
Location: Linwood
Compensation: £13 / year
We're hiring an Operative for our Linwood recycling centre. The purpose of the role is to ensure the safe and efficient day to day operation of the MRF (Materials Recycling Facility) plant under the direction of the Operations Manager and shift supervisor.
The work involves manually sorting through various waste materials on the process line along with hygiene duties and some basic general maintenance. Responsible for ensuring relevant waste is separated per its stream and that all recyclable elements are recovered.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the recycling plant operations are managed in line with Health and Safety legislation and Enva standards.
- Ensure all duties (recycling, inspections and cleaning) are carried out and recorded as per company and manufactures instructions and procedures.
- Assist in the day to day operations of the plant in accordance with site licence and contractual conditions.
- Sort and separate waste types to ensure plant performance is at its highest.
- Training will be given on specialised plant.
- Maintaining the highest cleanliness of all working areas.
- Ensuring that the machines are maintained in a clean condition. Any defect affecting the safe working order of a machine to be reported immediately.
- Ensuring that the correct Personal Protective Equipment, as provided by the Company, is worn at all times. The correct PPE must be worn at all times when handling waste materials.
- Remaining aware, at all times, of your responsibilities for your own Health and Safety and for the Health and Safety of your work colleagues.
- Carrying out other tasks within your operational ability or for which you have received appropriate training, as and when required.
- Experience working in a regulated environment and in a Recycling facility
- Ability to operate vehicles and machinery in a safe manner
- Drivers Licence, CSCS, Mobile Plant Licence is desirable
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.
Examples of Company Benefits:
- A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Lifestyle & leisure discounts (gym, cinema, shopping, and more).
- Employee life insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.