General Operative

Overview

Join our team at Enva as a General Operative supporting the smooth and safe operation of a waste processing facility in Portlaoise. This role involves hands-on tasks managing the inbound, processing, and outbound activities of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, adhering strictly to environmental regulations and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, sort, and track incoming waste materials, including hazardous categories like paint waste, batteries, and aerosols, following company and regulatory guidelines.
• Process materials such as fuel oil according to operational procedures.
• Safely load and unload trucks, containers, and waste goods, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Execute all duties compliant with company SOPs and waste license requirements.
• Complete necessary documentation as directed by supervisors or operational demands.
• Adhere stringently to Health and Safety policies, wearing correct PPE and immediately reporting any safety concerns, accidents, or non-conformances.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility to meet health and safety standards.
• Communicate operational issues promptly to management.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and provide operational assistance across various business areas, including offsite support duties.
• Care for and report on the condition of vehicles, equipment, materials, and PPE.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Preference for physical, outdoor work blended with administrative responsibilities.
• Forklift or power pallet truck operation experience is advantageous but not mandatory; training will be provided.
• Strong accuracy, detail orientation, and communication skills.
• Self-driven with adaptability to shifting business requirements.

Why Join Enva?

Enva offers more than employment; we provide career progression opportunities aligned with environmental stewardship values. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, pension scheme (if applicable), enhanced family-friendly policies, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, Bike2Work scheme, and free parking.

Additional Conditions

The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol screening to finalize recruitment.