Assistant Weighbridge Operator

KFM Recuitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training provided

Job summary

KFM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Weighbridge Operative / Yard Operative for a busy scrap metal recycling site in the United Kingdom. The role blends weighbridge duties with yard work, administration and customer service.

Essential experience includes handling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, a valid forklift licence and a full UK driving licence. The job offers a full-time, on-site position with on-site parking and training where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in scrap metal industry required.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate weighbridge to weigh customers and vehicles in and out.
• Produce manual and printed weighbridge tickets.
• Identify and sort different grades of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.
• Direct customers and vehicles to yard areas.
• Assist with unloading smaller loads.
• Carry out general yard and labouring duties.
• Organise daily jobs and collections for drivers.
• Assist with transport administration and use electronic till system.
• Perform general computer and administration duties.
• Provide a professional and helpful service to customers.

Skills

Weighbridge experience

Scrap metal knowledge

Forklift licence

Full UK driving licence

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Outdoor working

Tools

Electronic till system

Weighbridge software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Weighbridge Operative / Yard Operative to join a busy scrap metal recycling operation.

This is a varied role combining weighbridge duties, customer service, administration and yard work. Previous experience working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals is essential, including the ability to identify and sort different grades of scrap metal.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating the weighbridge system to weigh customers and vehicles in and out
• Producing manual and printed weighbridge tickets
• Identifying and sorting different grades of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal
• Directing customers and vehicles to the correct areas of the yard
• Assisting with the unloading of smaller loads
• Carrying out general yard and labouring duties
• Organising daily jobs and collections for drivers
• Assisting with transport administration
• Using an electronic till system
• Carrying out general computer and administration duties
• Providing a professional and helpful service to customers

Requirements

• Previous scrap metal experience is essential
• Good knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Previous experience in a weighbridge, transport office, recycling or similar environment would be advantageous
• Valid forklift licence required
• Full UK driving licence required
• Basic computer skills would be an advantage - training can be provided
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working both inside and outdoors
• Reliable and punctual
• References will be required

What We Offer

• Pay of £12.71 - £14.00 per hour, depending on experience
• 39 hours per week
• Full-time position
• Free on-site parking
• Training provided where required
• Varied role combining office, weighbridge and yard duties

Please note: Applicants without previous scrap metal experience will not be considered