Equipment/General Operative
Application Deadline: 8 August 2025
Department: Soil
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Portlaoise
Description
We are recruiting for a Equipment/General Operative for our site in Portlaoise.The successful candidate will operate machinery and equipment in all areas of the site as and when required and will handle the acceptance and processing of waste soils in compliance with all legislative and administrative requirements.
The role is for normal week Mon – Fri 08:00 – 17:00
Key Responsibilities
- Operation of mobile equipment such as excavators, wheeled loaders, bobcat, agricultural tractor, dumper truck, bulldozer and others as required
- Operation of washplant, including cleaning around the plant as necessary
- Additional services developed or offered by the company
- To conduct your duties in accordance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the company’s waste licence
- To complete all paperwork and administration necessary as requested by your supervisor or as the business needs dictate
- To wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) at all times
- To highlight any safety concerns to your Manager immediately and to report any accidents/ incidents to your Manager immediately
- To report all non-conformances to the relevant personnel and to follow up to ensure compliance requirements are met
- To ensure that housekeeping is kept to a high standard around the site and that all activities comply with health and safety requirements
- To communicate any issues that arise to the Operations Manager/ Supervisor immediately
- To attend plant meetings, company meetings, training courses etc. as required
- To provide direct operational support to any and all areas of the business as required and as reasonably requested by the company including but not limited to support for off site operations (e.g. waste oil and garage services, field services)
- To be flexible to carry out other duties as may be requested of your Manager from time to time
- To communicate any issues that arise within the plant/ process to the Production Manager or next most appropriate person immediately
- To maintain vehicles, work equipment, materials and PPE clean and in working order and to report any loss or damage immediately
- To carry out checks , inspections and audits as directed
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. (if applicable)
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Life Insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.