Finished Goods Operative
1 week ago
Application Deadline: 25 November 2025
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Manchester
Description We are recruiting for an experienced Finished Goods Operative for our site in Droylsden.
You will be required to work based on a 4on 4off shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Duties
- Machinery & Plant Operation: Be proficient in operating all machinery and plant essential to the business unit, ensuring their safe and efficient use.
- Maintenance:
- Conduct daily and weekly checks on machinery and plant.
- Perform refuelling, lubrication, and greasing as needed to maintain operational standards.
- Promptly record and report any defects or breakdowns to ensure timely resolution.
- Production Reporting: Accurately report daily production output and any downtime to the Operations Manager for review and action.
Safety & Compliance
- Work Environment:
- Maintain a safe and organized workspace, ensuring walkways and emergency exits are free of obstructions.
- Always use the appropriate safety equipment and PPE.
- Incident Reporting: Immediately report:
- Non-conforming wastes or contamination delivered to the site.
- Accidents, incidents, near-misses, environmental hazards, and health & safety breaches to the relevant manager.
- Permit Compliance: Verify that incoming loads comply with the site license and permitted waste types.
- Stock Management: Oversee stock rotation processes to comply with site permit requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Training: Undertake necessary training to expand capabilities, including the operation of additional machinery, equipment, or supervisory tasks.
- Audits & Checks: Conduct random checks and audits on machinery under your remit to ensure compliance with operational standards.
Flexibility & Business Continuity
- Cover other operational roles as needed to ensure the continuity of business activities.
- Engage in manual handling tasks to assist with waste management activities.
Health & Safety
- Take responsibility for personal health and safety, as well as that of colleagues potentially affected by your work actions.
- Actively identify and report unsafe conditions to foster a safe workplace culture.
- Adhere to the company's management systems, safe systems of work, and legal requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- The ideal candidate will ideally have experience operating Tele Handler or FLT.
- Strong understanding of plant and machinery operations.
- Exceptional attention to detail in maintenance and safety protocols.
- Effective communication and reporting skills.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and incident management.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
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.
- A competitive holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more…
- Employee Life Insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
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