General Operator

Enva; Immingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee assistance program

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Enva in Immingham is seeking a General Operator to join our Operations team. You will process incoming waste materials via designated machinery to produce a recyclable or disposable product, in a high-intensity environment with a 5-strong shift team handling about 50 tonnes of batteries per shift.

The role requires strict adherence to safety, environmental compliance, and PPE use, with opportunities to learn new systems and operate heavy equipment in a dynamic facility.

Qualifications

• Experience of a high standard of Health & Safety.
• Ability to learn new systems and machinery operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team under pressure.
• Good conflict resolution skills with a ‘Can do’ attitude.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety of self and colleagues at all times.
• Ensure Environmental Compliance and Waste Management Regulations are met.
• Operate and monitor machinery for breakdown and processing of batteries.
• Perform manual lifting and handling of heavy battery units safely.
• Follow start up and shut down procedures for all machinery.
• Maintain housekeeping and complete startup/shutdown procedures.
• Process waste and operate machinery per training and procedures.
• Wear correct specialised PPE at all times.
• Forklift operation in line with training and procedures.
• General site maintenance.
• Complete all administrative paperwork required.
• Any other duties as required.

Skills

Health & Safety

Teamwork under pressure

Adaptability

Conflict resolution

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Health & Safety training

Tools

Forklift operation

Machinery monitoring

Job description

Description

We are recruiting a General Operator to join our team in Immingham.

Department: Operations

Location: Immingham

The successful candidate will ensure to complete all duties assigned on a daily basis while processing all incoming waste materials via designated machinery in order to produce a product for recycling or disposal. This role involves working in a high-intensity environment where a team of 5 operators processes approximately 50 tonnes of lead-acid batteries during each shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the Health and Safety of self and colleagues at all times.
• Ensure duties regarding Environmental Compliance and Waste Management Licensing Regulations are met at all times.
• Operate and monitor machinery used in the breakdown and processing of lead-acid batteries.
• Perform manual lifting and handling of heavy battery units, adhering to safety protocols.
• Ensure that the start and shut down procedures of all machinery is followed as instructed.
• Complete start up and shutdown procedure maintaining levels of good housekeeping within work area.
• Process waste and operate machinery in accordance with the training and procedures.
• Ensure the correct specialised PPE is worn by self and others at all times.
• Forklift Operation in accordance with training, processes and procedures.
• General Site maintenance.
• Complete all administrative paperwork required.
• Any other duties as required.

Working Conditions

• 8-hour shift, made up of 6 hours processing materials and 2 hours allocated rest and recovery.
• Physically demanding role involving repetitive heavy lifting.
• Exposure to corrosive chemicals and toxic materials.
• Mandatory use of PPE, including acid-resistant suits, gloves, boots, and respiratory protection systems.
• High-temperature and high-humidity environment due to processing equipment.
• Shift-based work, which may sometimes include weekends.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of high standard of H&S.
• Ability to learn new systems and new machinery operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team under pressure
• Good conflict resolution skills based on a ‘Can do’ attitude.

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.
• 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.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme