Telescopic/ FLT Driver (SDA Pre Pick)

As a General Operative – Plant Feeder within Enva’s SDA Pre Pick at Crossways at Stourbridge you will work within your training and authorisation, you will help maintain a consistent flow of suitable materials through the plant, maximise material recovery, maintain quality standards and support Enva’s commitment to safe, environmentally responsible recycling and a circular economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting and Handling: Receive, inspect, sort and position SDA materials in designated areas ready for feeding into the processing line, using approved handling methods and equipment within your training and authorisation.
• Plant Feeding and Processing: Prepare and feed suitable SDA materials into the processing line at a controlled rate in line with approved procedures and supervisor instructions. Operate a loading shovel, telehandler/forklift truck for material handling and plant feeding, within your training and site authorisation. Maintain a consistent material flow and report unsuitable items or feeding issues promptly, working only within your training and authorisation.
• Machine Operation: Operate and monitor designated recycling plant, conveyors and processing equipment only where trained and authorised. Complete required operational checks and report faults, blockages or abnormal operating conditions promptly, following site safety procedures.
• Quality Control: Check incoming SDA materials and recovered materials against site acceptance and quality requirements. Segregate recovered material streams as instructed, identify contamination or unsuitable items and report discrepancies to your supervisor.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow all site health, safety and environmental procedures, including requirements for PPE, manual handling, machinery safety and pollution prevention. Report hazards, incidents, leaks, spills and equipment defects immediately.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and supervisors to meet daily production targets, supporting overall operational efficiency.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organised working environment, ensuring work areas are free of hazards.
  
  

This role is primarily focused on plant feeding within the SDA Pre Pick line/team at Stourbridge. However, you may also be required to support other operational areas of the site in line with business needs, provided you have received the appropriate training and authorisation.

Additional Information;

• New, full-time position based at Stourbridge
• Working a varied shift of 4 days on and 4 days off
• Rate of pay: £14.49 per hour. The night shift (10pm–6am) attracts an additional £1.00 per hour, giving a night-shift rate of £15.49 per hour
• Work environment includes exposure to noise, dust and moving machinery
• PPE will be provided and must be worn at all times

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER, TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER, MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER AND TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a recycling, waste or industrial environment desirable
• Essential: Must be competent to drive and operate a telehandler/forklift truck for material handling and plant feeding, with appropriate training and site authorisation for the equipment used.
• 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:

• 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.