The Role
The General Operative assists with accepting and processing waste, operating machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining the workplace. Responsibilities include tracking waste, cleaning tanks, and supporting various operational tasks as needed.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Enva we are committed to Recycling and Resource Recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values. We recover waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, full closed-loop recycling solutions. We also provide a complete portfolio of water and wastewater services. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the lifecycle of the world's resources is driving our business forward, saving energy and saving resources.
The General Operative role is 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.
The General Operative role is 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
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• 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
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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.
• 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:
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.
About
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across 4 core waste streams: Hazardous Materials, Non-Hazardous Materials, Hydrocarbons and General Waste Recycling.With sustainability at the forefront of our proposition, we recover a broad range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion. At Enva, we are committed to recycling and resource recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values. We support the life cycle of waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the life cycle of the world’s resources is driving our business forward.
Skills Required
- Assist in all areas of the plant as required
- Comply with health and safety procedures
- Complete paperwork and administration tasks
- Communicate effectively with team members
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The Company
What We Do
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company specializes in managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, transforming complex materials into valuable, sustainable products for reuse in manufacturing and energy conversion. With a commitment to sustainability and the circular economy, Enva provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial, water, and wastewater services, helping customers tackle environmental challenges while preserving finite natural resources.
