Yard Operative

Enva; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Enva Recycling Scotland are looking for a Yard Operative in Glenrothes. Permanent role, 45 hours weekly, 7am–5pm with overtime opportunities. You’ll sort waste materials, maintain yard cleanliness and assist with basic maintenance and site housekeeping.

The role requires experience in factory or processing environments and a commitment to Health & Safety and environmental legislation. You will operate mobile plant and support daily yard operations in line with site requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in factory or processing environment.
• Ability to comply with Waste Legislation, Emergency Procedures and Environmental Legislation.
• Experience maintaining Healthy & Safe Environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the yard operations are managed in line with Health and Safety legislation and Enva standards.
• Ensure all duties (recycling, inspections and cleaning) are carried out and recorded as per company and manufacturers instructions and procedures.
• Assist in the day to day operations of the yard in accordance with site licence and contractual conditions.
• Sort and separate waste types to ensure plant performance is at its highest.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all company work practices as directed.
• Operate mobile plant and other plant equipment safely and competently where trained, instructed and qualified to do so.
• Assist with the general operations as required and instructed.

Skills

Factory environment experience

Waste legislation knowledge

Health & Safety experience

Job description

Yard Operative

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glenrothes

Description

Enva Recycling Scotland is seeking a Yard Operative in Glenrothes depot. Permanent role, 45 hours a week, from 7am to 5pm, eligible for overtime.

The work involves sorting through various waste materials manually and mechanically along with site housekeeping duties and some basic general preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the yard operations are managed in line with Health and Safety legislation and Enva standards.
• Ensure all duties (recycling, inspections and cleaning) are carried out and recorded as per company and manufactures instructions and procedures.
• Assist in the day to day operations of the yard in accordance with site licence and contractual conditions.
• Sort and separate waste types to ensure plant performance is at its highest.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all company work practices as directed.
• Operate mobile plant and other plant equipment safely and competently where trained, instructed and qualified to do so.
• Assist with the general operations as required and instructed.

This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience working in factory or processing environment
• Ability to comply with Waste Legislation, Emergency Procedures and Environmental Legislation
• Experience maintaining Healthy & Safe Environment

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.