Weighbridge Clerk

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Barnstaple; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Employee benefits programme

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Limited in Barnstaple is seeking a Weighbridge Clerk to oversee weighbridge operations and coordinate transport movements on site.

You will act as a primary contact for drivers and customers, maintain records, support transport plans, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and contribute to efficient delivery performance. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating driver and fleet resources.
• Strong IT and administration skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process vehicle movements and site resources daily.
• Coordinate fleet and driver resources for efficiency.
• Liaise with customers, drivers, planners and teams to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain records and transport databases.
• Support centralised transport plans.
• Manage drivers day-to-day and ensure compliance.
• Work with maintenance, sites, planning offices.
• Conduct site inductions.
• Monitor and investigate customer complaints.
• Ensure tachograph records are analysed.
• Support vehicle presentation and housekeeping.
• Follow Health, Safety, Environmental and IMS procedures.

Skills

Transport legislation knowledge

Driver coordination

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Administration software

Job description

## Weighbridge ClerkApply: Barnstaple: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 20, 2026 (25 days left to apply): JR10018985Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.**Weighbridge Clerk** **Location:** BryafordJoin Heidelberg Materials and Keep Our Operations MovingAre you an organised, customer-focused professional with excellent coordination skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?We are looking for a **Weighbridge Clerk** to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our transport and site activities. Acting as a key point of contact for drivers, customers, and operational teams, you will help coordinate daily transport movements while maintaining excellent service standards and compliance. **What You'll Be Doing**As a Weighbridge Clerk, you will be responsible for overseeing daily weighbridge activities and supporting the effective coordination of transport operations. Your duties will include:* Processing vehicle movements and site resources on a daily basis.* Coordinating fleet and driver resources to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness.* Liaising with customers, drivers, planners, and operational teams to ensure deliveries are completed on time.* Maintaining accurate records and transport databases.* Supporting the delivery of centralised transport plans.* Managing drivers on a day-to-day basis and ensuring compliance with company procedures.* Working closely with maintenance teams, operational sites, and planning offices.* Conducting site inductions where required.* Monitoring and investigating customer complaints, ensuring appropriate actions are taken.* Ensuring tachograph records are analysed and maintained.* Supporting high standards of vehicle presentation and housekeeping.* Following all Health, Safety, Environmental, and IMS procedures. **What We're Looking For**We're seeking someone who can confidently coordinate multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. **Essential Skills & Experienc**e* Knowledge of transport legislation and compliance requirements.* Experience managing or coordinating driver and fleet resources.* Strong IT and administration skills.* Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.* Ability to make informed decisions and use sound judgement.* Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.* A proactive, flexible, and committed approach to work.* Ability to work effectively as part of a team. **Desirable*** Knowledge of inert waste reception processes.* Experience working within transport, logistics, recycling, waste management, aggregates, or construction sectors. **Why Join Heidelberg Materials**?At Heidelberg Materials, we are committed to building a sustainable future while investing in our people. You'll become part of a collaborative team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your work has a direct impact on operational success. **What We Offer*** Competitive salary* Company pension scheme* Holiday entitlement* Training and development opportunities* Employee benefits programme* A supportive and inclusive working environment **Apply Today**If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to daily operations, we'd love to hear from you. **Apply now and become part of a team that keeps our business moving.**