Yard Operator

Overview

Final date to receive applications: 27 July 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Paisley

Enva Specialist is hiring a Yard Operator to join the Paisley depot on a permanent basis. Work is Monday–Friday, 6am to 6pm with eligibility for overtime.

In this role, you will operate the yard on the Paisley site, loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and segregating waste types.

• Carry out all duties in accordance with relevant safety, health, environmental, quality and legislative requirements
• Maintain housekeeping at acceptable standards
• Ensure the efficient operation of plant and equipment from start up to shut down
• Ensure tanks/vessels/reactors are loaded correctly
• Process to batch specifications
• Work to deadlines
• Communicate with Site Management to maximise process capacity
• Communicate effectively with Lab staff for process requirements
• Report equipment defects promptly to management/Site Engineer
• Ensure delivery/dispatch vehicles are dealt with promptly
• Operate plant ensuring maximum efficiency and throughput
• Ensure all material within working area is suitably packaged and stored
• Cover in any other areas of site for which you have been trained as and when required. Cover other shift patterns when required.

This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role

• Experience in plant operations is desirable
• Hold a flexible approach to working hours
• Able to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills with fellow operators and other departments
• Safety conscious approach to work

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.
• Bike2
  
  Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.