Quarry Weighbridge & Admin Specialist (Maternity Cover)

The Ashcourt Group; Kirkby Stephen; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ashcourt Group site at Hartley Quarry is seeking a Site Administrator/Weighbridge Operative on a fixed-term basis to provide efficient weighbridge and administrative support. You will record incoming and outgoing vehicle movements, process weighbridge transactions, and handle related administrative duties to keep operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will manage weighbridge processes, maintain accurate records, deliver excellent customer service, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Confident using computers and standard office software.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a busy operational environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Reliable, flexible, and professional approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Previous weighbridge experience, ideally within a quarry/aggregates/transport.
• Experience using weighbridge software, order processing systems, or stock management systems.
• Knowledge of quarry operations and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate the site weighbridge system to record and process all vehicles.
• Weigh vehicles and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
• Produce weighbridge tickets and delivery notes.
• Verify vehicle details and quantities against orders.
• Communicate with drivers, hauliers, customers and site staff.
• Monitor movements and report discrepancies to the Quarry Manager.
• Maintain weighbridge equipment and report faults promptly.
• Complete general administrative duties to support the quarry.
• Maintain accurate records of weighbridge transactions and deliveries.
• Handle enquiries professionally and maintain filing systems.
• Prepare reports and daily figures as required.
• Liaise with colleagues to resolve queries.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed.

Skills

Weighbridge ops

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Weighbridge software

Order processing

Stock management

Job description

The Ashcourt Group site at Hartley Quarry is seeking a Site Administrator/Weighbridge Operative on a fixed-term basis to provide efficient weighbridge and administrative support. You will record incoming and outgoing vehicle movements, process weighbridge transactions, and handle related administrative duties to keep operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will manage weighbridge processes, maintain accurate records, deliver excellent customer service, and ensure compliance with