Weighbridge Clerk

Heidelberg Materials UK; Stamford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in the United Kingdom is looking for a Weighbridge Clerk to manage the daily weighbridge operations and transport plan. The role involves processing vehicles, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of transport legislation and experience supervising drivers. This position comes with a competitive package including holidays, flexible working options, and a family-friendly policy environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus incentives

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Agile and flexible working options

Enhanced family support policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of transport legislation is essential.
• Experience in managing or supervising transport resources or drivers is required.
• Understanding of weighbridge and transport operations would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the weighbridge function and transport plan.
• Process vehicles and transport resources daily.
• Liaise with maintenance facilities and planning teams.

Skills

Good knowledge of transport legislation

Experience managing drivers or transport resources

Understanding of weighbridge operations

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 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: Ketton

Shifts: Rotating shifts

Salary: Competitive

The Weighbridge Clerk is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the weighbridge function and transport plan. This role ensures the effective management of transport resources, drivers, and site operations, working closely with central planning and other departments to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the daily operation of the weighbridge function and transport plan.
• Process vehicles and transport resources on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate database records for all resource requirements.
• Ensure the centralised transport plan is achieved.
• Manage available resources across relevant sites and depots.
• Ensure drivers adhere to instructions and procedures as detailed in the drivers’ folder.
• Provide day-to-day management of drivers.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with maintenance facilities, works teams and the central planning office.
• Maintain good industrial relations, including managing disciplinary procedures where required.
• Ensure company vehicles are kept clean internally and externally.
• Carry out required site inductions.
• Follow all IMS procedures relevant to the role.
• Record, investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Ensure all drivers’ tachographs are analysed in line with legislation.

Knowledge & Experience

• Good knowledge of transport legislation.
• Experience managing or supervising drivers or transport resources.
• Understanding of weighbridge and transport operations (desirable).

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities