Weighbridge Clerk

Heidelberg Materials UK; Shardlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee operations in the weighbridge function. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient transport coordination and resource management at various sites. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of transport legislation, excellent team management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. The company is committed to sustainability and fostering a diverse workforce, offering a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including generous holiday allowances and flexible working arrangements. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to a more sustainable future in construction materials.

Benefits

Generous Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Paid Volunteering Day

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Discounted Private Medical cover

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and team management.
• Proficient in computer literacy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the weighbridge function.
• Manage drivers and ensure compliance with transport plans.
• Maintain relevant database records and handle customer complaints.

Skills

Knowledge of transport legislation

Team management

Computer literacy

Decision-making

Communication skills

Flexibility and commitment

Knowledge of inert waste reception

Job description

Heidelberg 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 key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As a 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.

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 Activities

1. Processing of vehicles and resources on a daily basis.
2. Maintaining relevant database records for all resource requirements.
3. Ensuring that the centralised transport plan is satisfied.
4. Ensuring drivers work according to instructions and procedures as detailed in the drivers folder.
5. Day-to-day management of drivers.
6. Liaising and communicating with other departments including maintenance facilities, works, and the central planning office.
7. Maintaining good industrial relations, including disciplinary procedures and actions.
8. Ensuring that company vehicles are kept in a clean condition inside and out.
9. Carrying out any required site inductions.
10. Following all IMS procedures related to work activities.
11. Recording and investigating customer complaints.
12. Analyzing all drivers’ tachographs.

Job Requirements

1. Knowledge of transport legislation.
2. Ability to manage a team of drivers.
3. Computer literacy.
4. Ability to prioritize and make decisions with discretion.
5. Good communication skills and being a team player at all levels.
6. Flexibility and commitment.
7. Knowledge of inert waste reception.

What’s On Offer

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident (Committed), 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC), STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives, Generous Pension Schemes, Life Assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), Agile working, Flexible working, Holiday purchase, Sabbatical
• Family Friendly Policies: Maternity, Paternity, Parental Leave, Neonatal, Adoption, IVF, Menopause
• Social Value Initiatives: Paid Volunteering Day, LGBTQ+ support, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces support
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Benefits portal including Gym discounts, Free eye tests, Discounted Private Medical cover