Logistics Operator

Adecco; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Cardiff is seeking a Weighbridge/Logistics Operator for an ongoing temporary contract. This role involves managing logistics, weighing vehicles, maintaining safety standards, and communicating effectively with drivers and departments. Full training will be provided, and offers a chance to join a leading company in the recycling sector committed to net zero carbon by 2030.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Weighing vehicles to check load weights.
• Issuing the correct documentation including delivery documents.
• Maintaining site safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Microsoft Office Skills

Job description

Our client, a well-established engineering company based in Cardiff, is seeking a Weighbridge/Logistics Operator to join their team on a temporary ongoing contract, starting ASAP.

About the role

• Immediate start, ongoing position
• Working hours: Shifts, DAYS AND NIGHTS - 4 on / 4 off
• Hourly rate: £12.21

The job role:

You will be the point of contact for logistics in and out of the site.

• Weighing vehicles (lorries/trains) to check that the load weights are correct
• Issuing the correct documentation, including delivery documents, waste management documentation, or scrap transactions
• Maintaining safety standards, ensuring drivers follow site rules, wear correct PPE, and addressing safety concerns
• Communicating effectively with drivers and internal departments such as planning
• Using internal databases and Microsoft Office to ensure documentation and records are accurate
• Managing customer requirements
• Liaising with various departments within the company
• Assisting planners and loading staff with updates or amendments
• Ensuring vehicle and driver compliance with site rules and safe working practices

Join a well-established manufacturing company that melts scrap metal and recycles it into steel products. We are the UK's largest producer of reinforcing steel and a major metal recycler. We are committed to the circular economy and aim to be net zero carbon by 2030, and you can be part of this journey.

About the candidate

• Experience is not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Full training will be provided
• Successful candidates will need to complete a medical, including drug and alcohol testing

Once you submit your application, our friendly recruitment team will contact you with further information.

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