Weighbridge Clerk

Heidelberg Materials UK; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of construction materials seeks a transport coordinator to oversee weighbridge operations. This full-time permanent role involves managing a team of drivers, coordinating transport plans, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Alongside responsibilities, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flexibility and well-being programs are on offer.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous Pension Schemes up to 15%

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Medical cover

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a team and knowledge of transport legislation.
• Strong communication and flexibility are important.
• Computer literate, with decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the weighbridge and coordinate transport plans.
• Process vehicles and maintain database records.
• Ensure compliance with transport policies and manage driver performance.

Skills

Knowledge of transport legislation

Team management

Computer literacy

Decision-making

Communication

Flexibility

Education

English and Maths

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

Purpose of the role

The role involves overseeing the daily operations of the weighbridge function and the coordination of transport plans. Additionally, it includes the efficient management of available resources at the sites and depots falling within their jurisdiction.

Key Accountabilities

• Processing of vehicles and resources on a daily basis.
• Maintaining relevant data base records for all resource requirements.
• Ensuring that the centralised transport plan is satisfied.
• Ensuring drivers work to the instructions and procedures as detailed in the drivers folder.
• Day to day management of drivers.
• Liaising and communicating with other departments including maintenance facilities, works and central planning office.
• Good industrial relations are maintained including disciplinary procedures and actions.
• Ensuring that company vehicles are kept in a clean condition inside and out.
• Carry out any required site inductions.
• Following all IMS procedures relating to his/her own work activities.
• Ensuring that any customer complaints are recorded and investigated.
• Ensuring that all drivers’ tachographs are analysed
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of transport legislation.
• Ability to manage a team of drivers.
• Computer literate
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions, with discretion.
• Good communicator and team player at all levels.
• Flexible and committed
• Knowledge of inert waste reception
  
  
  

Education/Qualification

• English and Maths
• Full training given
  
  
  

Additional Information

Location: Pottal Pool

Full Time

Working Hours: 39.5 Hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary : Competitive

What’s On Offer

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / MPQC / Youth Employment / CTP / School & University Outreach / Grad cracker / Wellbeing for Life
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption
• Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover