General Operative (Pre Pick)

Enva Group; Perth; Ibrido; GBP 19.000 - 20.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (E‑

Bike2Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Lifestyle & leisure discounts

Employee life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Enva Group in Perth is hiring a General Operative (Pre Pick) to support SDA processing as the site expands. You will identify, sort and prepare Small Domestic Appliances for downstream processing, ensuring correct segregation and safe handling in a recycling environment.

This permanent, full-time role offers a shift pattern of days 4 on 4 off (6am-6pm) or nights (6pm-6am), with a pay rate of £13.50-£14.00 per hour plus night shift uplift. PPE provided; training and benefits as outlined.

Competenze

• Previous experience in a recycling, waste or industrial environment desirable.
• Good awareness of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in sorting and identifying materials.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Pre-Pick Sorting: Identify and segregate Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) from mixed waste streams, ensuring correct categorisation.
• Material Selection: Remove hazardous or non-conforming items and ensure materials are directed to the correct processing streams.
• Quality Control: Inspect incoming waste to maintain quality standards and reduce contamination within recycling processes.
• Throughput Support: Work to maintain consistent feed to processing areas, supporting productivity and operational flow.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Follow all site procedures, ensuring safe handling of materials and reporting any risks, defects or incidents.
• Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors and operatives to meet daily targets and operational requirements.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area at all times.

Conoscenze

Health & safety awareness

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Recycling/industrial experience (des)

Descrizione del lavoro

General Operative (Pre Pick)

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Reporting To: Production Manager

Compensation: £13.50 - £14.00 / hour

Description

This role has been created as part of the continued expansion of the Perth site, driven by an increase in Small Domestic Appliance (SDA) tonnage being processed.

To support this growth, additional pre-pick shifts have been introduced, requiring enhanced supervision and coordination to maintain safe and efficient operations.

As a Pre-Pick Operative at Enva, you will play a key role in the identification, sorting and preparation of Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) prior to processing.

You will be responsible for ensuring that incoming materials are correctly segregated and prepared for downstream processing, supporting safe, efficient and compliant recycling operations.

This role contributes directly to operational efficiency by ensuring quality feed into processing lines and minimising contamination.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Pick Sorting: Identify and segregate Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) from mixed waste streams, ensuring correct categorisation.
• Material Selection: Remove hazardous or non-conforming items and ensure materials are directed to the correct processing streams.
• Quality Control: Inspect incoming waste to maintain quality standards and reduce contamination within recycling processes.
• Throughput Support: Work to maintain consistent feed to processing areas, supporting productivity and operational flow.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Follow all site procedures, ensuring safe handling of materials and reporting any risks, defects or incidents.
• Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors and operatives to meet daily targets and operational requirements.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area at all times.

This role is primarily focused on pre-pick operations for SDA processing; however, you may be required to support other areas of the site in line with business needs and where appropriately trained including yard, pre-pick, or other operational areas as required by the business.

Additional Information

• Full-time role based in Perth
• Shift pattern: Days – 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm or Nights – Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 6am
• £13.50 to £14.00 (Dependent on training and experience)
• Additional £1.00 per hour for night shifts
• Work environment includes exposure to noise, dust and moving machinery
• PPE will be provided and must be worn at all times

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a recycling, waste or industrial environment desirable
• Good awareness of health, safety and environmental standards
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in sorting and identifying materials
• Good teamwork and communication 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:

• 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.