I&A General Operative

Enva Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Operative to assist with the acceptance and processing of waste. Your role will include ensuring proper waste segregation, operating machinery, and adhering to health and safety procedures. The company offers competitive salaries, career growth, and various benefits. Candidates must be flexible and committed to safety protocols.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Life Insurance

Bike2Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to act courteously and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Capability to foster and develop good customer and public relations.
• Timely reporting for work and conducting duties as directed.
• Flexibility to perform various duties as required by management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of the plant as needed.
• Track and segregate incoming waste properly.
• Operate machinery such as filter presses as required.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at the site.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer relations

Timely work habits

Attention to safety

Job description

I&A General Operative

Department: I&A Processing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Portlaoise

Description

To assist in all areas of the plant as and when required and to deal with the acceptance and processing of waste and exports in compliance with all legislative and administrative requirements, and in line with our EPA licence.

Key Responsibilities

To carry out all required general operative duties which may include, but which will not be limited to:

• incoming waste (e.g. paint waste) is properly tracked and segregated into the appropriate waste streams and to account for outgoing waste accordingly
• processing of fuel oil as required
• operation of filter press as required
• cleaning of tanks (confined space work) as required
• loading and unloading of vehicles as required
• additional services developed or offered by the company
• To conduct your duties in accordance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the company’s waste licence
• To complete all paperwork and administration necessary as requested by your supervisor or as the business needs dictate

To adhere to the company’s Health and Safety policy and procedures at all times, including but not limited to:

• To wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) at all times
• To highlight any safety concerns to your Manager immediately and to report any accidents/ incidents to your Manager immediately
• To report all non-conformances to the relevant personnel and to follow up to ensure compliance requirements are met
• To ensure that housekeeping is kept to a high standard around the site and that all activities comply with health and safety requirements
• To communicate any issues that arise to the Operations Manager/ Supervisor immediately
• To attend plant meetings, company meetings, training courses etc. as required
• To provide direct operational support to any and all areas of the business as required and as reasonably requested by the company including but not limited to support for off site operations (e.g. waste oil and garage services, field services)
• To be flexible to carry out other duties as may be requested of your Manager from time to time
• To communicate any issues that arise within the plant/ process to the Operations Manager or next most appropriate person immediately
• To maintain vehicles, work equipment, materials and PPE clean and in working order and to report any loss or damage immediately
• To carry out checks , inspections and audits as directed

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• To act courteously and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, Enva personnel and other personnel encountered within your role;
• To foster and develop good customer and public relations at all times and to portray a professional image of the company;
• To report for work in a timely manner and to conduct work as scheduled to company and customer satisfaction;
• To work within the instructions and procedures of the Company’s systems as directed by your Supervisor or other management as appropriate
• To conduct all duties in a constructive, efficient and productive manner at all times;
• To act diligently and professionally in the interests of the Company
• To report any personal circumstances that would affect your ability to legally perform your duties.

The above description is a general outline of the requirements of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may be added to in the future depending on the needs of the business.

Why Work for Enva?

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.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme. (if applicable)
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.