Job Description

Mobile Plant Operative

Application Deadline: 17 September 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Linwood

Compensation: £15 / year

Description

As a mobile plant operative in Enva you will ensure the safe and efficient day to day operation of DMR plant under the direction of the Operations Manager and shift supervisor.

Responsible for ensuring relevant waste is separated per its stream and that all recyclable elements are recovered.

In addition you will be responsible for stock management within the glass plant area, processing glass and loading vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the DMR 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.
• To assist in the day to day operations of the plant in accordance with site licence and contractual conditions.
• To 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.
• Ensuring compliance with all company work practices as directed.
• Operating mobile plant and other plant equipment safely and competently where trained, instructed and qualified to do so.
• Assisting with the general operations as required and instructed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Qualifications:

• Ticket for Telehandler with bucket attachment (NPORS or equivalent)
• Ticket for Material Re-Handler 360 Wheeled 10t

Desired Qualifications:

• Other mobile plant licences
• Driving licence
• CSCS card
• NVQ

Essential Competencies:

• Comply with waste legislation
• Comply with emergency procedures
• Comply with environmental legislation
• Maintain healthy & safe environment
• Receiving and processing waste
• Working with people
• Manual handling – object handling
• Provide customer service
• Working at height
• Controlling vehicle movement
• Reporting and recording of information
• Risk assessment

Essential Experience:

• Working in factory or processing environment

Desired Experience:

• Working in a continuous process operations
• Working in a regulated environment
• Working in a Recycling facility

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.
• 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.
• Employee recognition scheme.