Load Inspector - Waste Wood

Seras UK; West Tilbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Virtual GP

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

High Street discounts

Employee forum

Career progression & personal dev.

EV Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Seras UK at Tilbury 2 is seeking a Load Inspector with processing experience, ideally in the waste industry. The role is hands-on and physically demanding, with manual handling and vehicle coordination. Full training will be provided.

You will serve as the first point of contact for drivers and visitors, upholding safety and environmental standards while performing quality checks on inbound materials and guiding site operations.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills and ability to operate in a busy site.
• Experience in waste processing or similar industrial environment preferred.
• FLT/Telehandler licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections on inbound materials.
• Coordinate vehicle movements and communicate via two-way radio.
• Manage on-site traffic flow and maintain safe operations.
• Keep work area clean and adhere to environmental procedures.
• Assist other site areas as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Safety mindful

Team coordination

Tools

FLT/Telehandler licence

Machine operating experience

Job description

Load Inspector - Waste Wood

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Department: Site Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tilbury 2

Description

We are looking for a Load Inspector with processing experience, ideally within the waste industry. FLT/Telehandler experience is preferred, though full training will be provided.

This is a physically demanding, hands‑on role involving manual handling, vehicle coordination, and frequent radio and verbal communication. The operator may also be required to support other areas of the processing site when needed.

As the first point of contact for drivers and visitors, a professional manner is essential. Safety, and environmental awareness are key requirements for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections on all inbound materials, ensuring contaminants are identified and removed.
• Communicate effectively via two‑way radio with weighbridge and processing teams, and provide clear verbal instructions to site drivers.
• Manage on‑site traffic flow to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, adhering to high housekeeping standards.
• Follow and uphold all environmental procedures and compliance requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Worked with in the waste industry
• Knowledge of Environment agency
• Machine operating experience
• FLT/Telehandler licence

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
• Virtual GP
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
• Employee forum
• Career progression & personal development opportunities
• EV Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme