General Operative [Pre Pick, 4 on 4 off]

Enva Group; Stourbridge; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Bike2Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee life insurance

EAP

Descripción de la vacante

Enva Group in Stourbridge is seeking a General Operative for SDA pre-pick. You will sort and prepare Small Domestic Appliances, ensuring correct segregation for downstream processing and maintaining quality feed to processing lines.

The role emphasises safety and efficiency in a recycling environment, reporting to the Operations Manager. This permanent, full-time position offers a 4 on/4 off schedule with shift options and a competitive hourly rate, along with training and career development

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Descripción del empleo

General Operative [Pre Pick, 4 on 4 off]

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Department: E-Waste

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stourbridge

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Compensation: £12.71 - £13.71 / hour

Description

This is a new position based at the Stourbridge site, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role supports the additional SDA pre-pick shifts introduced to maintain safe, efficient and well-coordinated 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.

INTERVIEW DATES

• Monday 9th November 2026
• Tuesday 10th November 2026
• Monday 16th November 2026
• Tuesday 17th November 2026

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 SDA pre-pick operations. However, you may also be required to support other operational areas of the site in line with business needs, provided you have received the appropriate training.

Job Requirements

• New, full-time position based in Stourbridge, working 40.25 hours per week
• Two-shift working pattern: 4 on 4 off
• Days – 6am to 6pm / Nights – 6pm to 6am
• £12.71 per hour, plus an additional £1.00 per hour for hours worked on the night shift (£13.71 per hour)
• 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.

• 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.