Recycling Operative

Enva Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Bike2Work scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EA

Job summary

Enva in Colwick is seeking a Recycling Operative to sort and separate recyclable materials on a moving conveyor. You will work to recover materials efficiently while upholding safety and quality standards.

In this indoor facility, you will follow strict health, safety, and environmental procedures, wear PPE, and support housekeeping and general plant operations as part of the Operations team to help meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify different recyclable materials.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods.
• Follow safety instructions and procedures at all times.
• Reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing or warehouse ops is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sort and separate recyclable materials from a conveyor belt.
• Remove non-recyclable, contaminated, or hazardous items from the waste stream.
• Maintain quality by ensuring correct material segregation.
• Monitor the conveyor line and report equipment faults or operational issues.
• Keep the work area clean and free from hazards.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Assist with housekeeping and general plant operations as required.
• Wear and properly use PPE.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Identify recyclables

Physically fit

Follow safety procedures

Reliable and punctual

Team oriented

Recycling industry experience

Job description

Recycling Operative

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Colwick

Description

A Recycling Line Picker is responsible for sorting and separating recyclable materials from a moving conveyor belt in a recycling or waste processing facility. The role helps ensure recyclable materials are recovered efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and separate recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass from a conveyor belt.
• Remove non-recyclable, contaminated, or hazardous items from the waste stream.
• Maintain quality standards by ensuring materials are correctly segregated.
• Monitor the conveyor line and report equipment faults or operational issues.
• Keep the work area clean and free from hazards.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Assist with housekeeping duties and general plant operations as required.
• Wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify different recyclable materials.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Previous experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or warehouse operations is advantageous but not essential.

Working Conditions

• Indoor recycling or waste processing facility.
• Exposure to noise, dust, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks.
• Shift work, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

Typical PPE Requirements

• Safety boots
• High-visibility clothing
• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection (where required)
• Dust mask or respiratory protection (where required)

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.