Mobile Plant Operative - Nightshift

Enva; Linwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle & leisure discounts

Employee life insurance

Bike2Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Enva Recycling Scotland in Linwood is hiring a nightshift mobile plant operative to join the depot. The role is permanent full-time, 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6pm to 6am with overtime eligibility.

You will ensure safe, efficient daily operation of DMR plant under the Operations Manager and shift supervisor, with on-the-job training for specialised mobile plant and a focus on housekeeping and safety.

Qualifications

• Hold Full driving licence.
• Hold plant operator’s licences for relevant machinery, must include Wheeled Loading Shovel Ticket (NPORSCPCS - A16, A17, A21 and A59 or equivalents).
• Able to operate vehicles and machinery in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the recycling plant loading operations are managed in line with Health and Safety legislation and Enva operating standards.
• Ensure all mobile plant maintenance, cleaning & inspections are carried out and recorded as per company and manufactures instructions and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company work practices as directed.
• Assist with the general operation as required.
• Hold housekeeping duties around the site and building in accordance with supervisor’s instruction, keeping the workplace tidy and free from debris.
• Take responsibility for co-workers and own H&S, report all incidents and near misses.
• Assist in the day to day operations of the plant in accordance with site licence and contractual conditions.
• Move, sort, separate, feed, stack & load waste types to ensure plant performance is at its highest.
• Safely and competently operate mobile plant, training will be given on specialised plant.
• Maintain the highest cleanliness of all working areas.
• Ensure that the machines are maintained in a clean condition. Any defect affecting the safe working order of a machine to be reported immediately.
• Ensure 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.
• Remain aware, at all times, of your responsibilities for your own Health and Safety and for the Health and Safety of your work colleagues.
• Carry out other tasks within your operational ability or for which you have received appropriate training, as and when required.

Skills

Full driving licence

NPORSCPCS licences

Safe operation of machinery

Job description

Mobile Plant Operative - Nightshift

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Linwood

Description

Enva Recycling Scotland is hiring a nightshift mobile plant operative to join the Linwood depot.

Permanent role, 48h week, Monday-Friday from 6pm to 6am with eligibility for overtime.

In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient day to day operation of DMR plant under the direction of the Operations Manager and shift supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the recycling plant loading operations are managed in line with Health and Safety legislation and Enva operating standards.
• Ensure all mobile plant maintenance, cleaning & inspections are carried out and recorded as per company and manufactures instructions and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company work practices as directed.
• Assist with the general operation as required.
• Hold housekeeping duties around the site and building in accordance with supervisor’s instruction, keeping the workplace tidy and free from debris.
• Take responsibility for co-workers and own H&S, report all incidents and near misses.
• Assist in the day to day operations of the plant in accordance with site licence and contractual conditions.
• Move, sort, separate, feed, stack & load waste types to ensure plant performance is at its highest.
• Safely and competently operate mobile plant, training will be given on specialised plant.
• Maintain the highest cleanliness of all working areas.
• Ensure that the machines are maintained in a clean condition. Any defect affecting the safe working order of a machine to be reported immediately.
• Ensure 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.
• Remain aware, at all times, of your responsibilities for your own Health and Safety and for the Health and Safety of your work colleagues.
• Carry out other tasks within your operational ability or for which you have received appropriate training, as and when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Hold Full driving licence
• Hold plant operator’s licences for relevant machinery, must include Wheeled Loading Shovel Ticket (NPORSCPCS - A16, A17, A21 and A59 or equivalents)
• Able to operate vehicles and machinery in a safe manner

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.