- Salary
- £13 – £14/hr
- Location
- Perth
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
General Operator - Nights
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth
Reporting To: Team Leader
Compensation: £13.50 - £14.00 / hour
Description
This role has been created as part of the continued expansion of the Perth site, driven by an increase in Small Domestic Appliance (SDA) tonnage being processed.
To support this growth, additional pre-pick shifts have been introduced, requiring enhanced supervision and coordination to maintain safe and efficient operations.
As a Pre-Pick Operative at Enva, you will play a key role in the identification, sorting and preparation of Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) prior to processing.
You will be responsible for ensuring that incoming materials are correctly segregated and prepared for downstream processing, supporting safe, efficient and compliant recycling operations.
This role contributes directly to operational efficiency by ensuring quality feed into processing lines and minimising contamination.
To support this growth, additional pre-pick shifts have been introduced, requiring enhanced supervision and coordination to maintain safe and efficient operations.
As a Pre-Pick Operative at Enva, you will play a key role in the identification, sorting and preparation of Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) prior to processing.
You will be responsible for ensuring that incoming materials are correctly segregated and prepared for downstream processing, supporting safe, efficient and compliant recycling operations.
This role contributes directly to operational efficiency by ensuring quality feed into processing lines and minimising contamination.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Pick Sorting: Identify and segregate Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) from mixed waste streams, ensuring correct categorisation.
- Material Selection: Remove hazardous or non-conforming items and ensure materials are directed to the correct processing streams.
- Quality Control: Inspect incoming waste to maintain quality standards and reduce contamination within recycling processes.
- Throughput Support: Work to maintain consistent feed to processing areas, supporting productivity and operational flow.
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Follow all site procedures, ensuring safe handling of materials and reporting any risks, defects or incidents.
- Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors and operatives to meet daily targets and operational requirements.
- Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area at all times.
This role is primarily focused on pre-pick operations for SDA processing; however, you may be required to support other areas of the site in line with business needs and where appropriately trained including yard, pre-pick, or other operational areas as required by the business.
Job Requirements
- Full-time role based in Perth
- Shift pattern: Monday to Thursday 6pm to 6am [Nights]
- £13.50 to £14.00 (Dependent on training and experience)
- Additional £1.00 per hour for night shifts
- Work environment includes exposure to noise, dust and moving machinery
- PPE will be provided and must be worn at all times
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience in a recycling, waste or industrial environment desirable
- Good awareness of health, safety and environmental standards
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in sorting and identifying materials
- Good teamwork and communication skills
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:
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.
Skills
ComplianceHousekeeping
