The General Operative is responsible for sorting, dismantling, and recycling Small Domestic Appliances, ensuring safety and compliance in a physically demanding environment while supporting operational efficiency.
As a General Operative at ENVA, based in Toomebridge, you will play a key role in the recycling and processing of Small Domestic Appliances. You will be responsible for handling, sorting, dismantling, and preparing electronic waste for further recycling or disposal, adhering to safety and environmental regulations. This position contributes to ENVA's sustainability efforts by promoting efficient waste management and recycling practices.
This role requires you to work nights and you should have a flexible approach to work.
This role requires you to work nights and you should have a flexible approach to work.
Key Responsibilities
- Sorting and Handling: Sorting materials such as televisions, computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices to ensure they are directed to the correct recycling streams.
- Dismantling and Processing: Safely dismantle electronic equipment, removing components like cables, circuit boards, and batteries for proper recycling.
- Machine Operation: Operate shredding, baling, and other processing machinery, ensuring proper and efficient operation to maximize recycling output.
- Quality Control: Inspect and assess incoming SDA materials to ensure compliance with recycling standards and company requirements.
- Safety and Compliance: Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations. Report any safety concerns or equipment malfunctions immediately.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and supervisors to meet daily production targets, supporting overall operational efficiency.
- Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring work areas are free of hazards.
This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience in a recycling or waste management environment
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to recycling.
- Mechanical aptitude or experience in dismantling electronic equipment is advantageous.
- Ability to operate machinery or willingness to be trained.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to following safety protocols.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding role, including lifting and moving equipment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
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.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more…
- Employee Life Insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
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.
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