As a General Operative, you will handle, sort, and dismantle electronic waste, adhering to safety and environmental regulations, while ensuring efficient recycling processes.
As a General Operative at ENVA, based in Grantham, you will play a key role in the recycling and processing of Small Domestic Appliances and fridges. You will be responsible for handling, sorting, dismantling, and preparing electronic waste and refrigeration units 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.
Key Responsibilities
•Use of Tools & Equipment – Operate hand tools and machinery for disassembly while adhering to safety protocols.
•Sorting and Handling: Sorting materials such as televisions, computers, mobile phones, fridges, and other electronic devices to ensure they are directed to the correct recycling streams.
•Dismantling and Processing: Safely dismantle electronic equipment, including fridges, removing components like cables, circuit boards, batteries, and refrigerants for proper recycling.
•Machine Operation: Operate shredding, baling, and other processing machinery, ensuring proper and efficient operation to maximise recycling output.
•Quality Control: Inspect and assess incoming SDA materials and fridges to ensure compliance with recycling standards and company requirements.
•Safety and Compliance: Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations, particularly those relating to the handling of refrigeration units. 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 & Compliance – Maintain a clean and organised workspace, following company policies, risk assessments, and safe operating procedures.
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
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Dismantling Efficiency – Number of e-cigarettes dismantled per shift.
• Recycling Rate – Percentage of recovered materials suitable for reuse.
• Safety Compliance – Zero incidents related to hazardous waste handling.
• Process Accuracy – Minimal contamination in sorted material streams.
• Housekeeping & Organisation – Work area maintained to required standards.
•Sorting and Handling: Sorting materials such as televisions, computers, mobile phones, fridges, and other electronic devices to ensure they are directed to the correct recycling streams.
•Dismantling and Processing: Safely dismantle electronic equipment, including fridges, removing components like cables, circuit boards, batteries, and refrigerants for proper recycling.
•Machine Operation: Operate shredding, baling, and other processing machinery, ensuring proper and efficient operation to maximise recycling output.
•Quality Control: Inspect and assess incoming SDA materials and fridges to ensure compliance with recycling standards and company requirements.
•Safety and Compliance: Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations, particularly those relating to the handling of refrigeration units. 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 & Compliance – Maintain a clean and organised workspace, following company policies, risk assessments, and safe operating procedures.
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
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Dismantling Efficiency – Number of e-cigarettes dismantled per shift.
• Recycling Rate – Percentage of recovered materials suitable for reuse.
• Safety Compliance – Zero incidents related to hazardous waste handling.
• Process Accuracy – Minimal contamination in sorted material streams.
• Housekeeping & Organisation – Work area maintained to required standards.
Skills, Knowledge & 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.
• Strong 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.
• 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.
• Strong 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.
Job 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.
• 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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