Weighbridge Clerk

Veolia UK; Bidston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company/pension scheme access

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources and 24/7 virtualGP

Job summary

Veolia UK in Wirral is seeking a Weighbridge Clerk to join our team. The role is 40 hours per week, with 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday per month on a rolling rota. Salary is £33,912.91 per annum plus Veolia benefits.

You will welcome and process incoming waste vehicles, check paperwork, operate the weighbridge, and maintain accurate records. There is admin support including payroll documentation and routine site duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, customer-facing, logistics, transport, waste or weighbridge roles is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to operate weighbridge systems accurately.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Customer-focused with diplomacy when dealing with drivers and the public.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain records.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental compliance and PPE.
• Willing to work across office and active site environments.
• Flexible and supportive, with ability to cover changing site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and processing incoming waste and disposal vehicles, identifying origin and type of waste.
• Checking delivery notes and waste documents for Duty of Care and Carrier Registration compliance.
• Operating the weighbridge to record vehicle weights on arrival and departure.
• Directing vehicles to correct tipping or disposal areas as instructed by site operations.
• Supporting vehicles referred from the Waste Recycling Centre, completing relevant forms.
• Ensuring all drivers and visitors wear required PPE before entering operational areas.
• Maintaining weighbridge records and completing daily data downloads and paperwork.
• Acting as first point of contact for calls, visits and site communications.
• Providing general administrative support, including ordering site goods and payroll documentation.
• Covering colleagues on annual leave or absence and other reasonable duties.
• Working in line with site safety procedures and relevant legislation.

Skills

Administrative experience

Office software

Weighbridge operation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Health & safety awareness

Flexibility

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £33,912.91 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, requirement to work 1 saturday and 1 sunday per month on a rolling 4 week rota.

Location: Wirral

Merseyside

CH41 1EB

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Weighbridge Clerk you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing;

• Welcoming and processing incoming waste and disposal vehicles, identifying the origin and type of waste being delivered.
• Checking delivery notes and waste documentation to ensure compliance with Duty of Care and Carrier Registration requirements.
• Operating the weighbridge system to accurately record vehicle weights on arrival and departure.
• Directing vehicles safely to the correct tipping or disposal area, in line with instructions from the site operations team.
• Supporting vehicles referred from the Waste Recycling Centre (WRC), including completing relevant documentation and disclaimer forms.
• Ensuring all drivers and visitors are wearing the required PPE before entering operational areas of the site.
• Maintaining accurate weighbridge records and completing daily data downloads, system back-ups and associated paperwork.
• Acting as a first point of contact for telephone calls, visitors and other site communications.
• Providing general administrative support, including ordering site goods and supplies and assisting with weekly payroll documentation.
• Covering colleagues during periods of annual leave or absence, sometimes at short notice, and undertaking other reasonable duties as required.
• Working in line with all site safety procedures, environmental requirements, quality management systems and relevant legislation.

What we're looking for;

• Experience in an administrative, customer-facing, logistics, transport, waste or weighbridge-based role would be advantageous.
• Confidence using computer systems and office equipment, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• The ability to operate, or learn to operate, a weighbridge system accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to accurate record keeping.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach, with tact and diplomacy when dealing with drivers, members of the public and sensitive information.
• The ability to follow procedures, manage documentation and work reliably in a busy operational environment.
• An understanding of the importance of health, safety and environmental compliance, including the use of PPE and safe working practices.
• Comfortable working across both an office environment and an active waste management site.
• A flexible and supportive approach, with the ability to provide cover and respond to changing site requirements.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.