Weighbridge & Mobile Plant Operator

Scott Timber Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber supplier based in Carlisle is seeking a Weighbridge & Mobile Plant Operator to ensure efficient traffic management and operation of the weighbridge. The role includes monitoring incoming goods, liaising with drivers, and maintaining sustainability standards. Candidates should possess strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities, and ideally have prior experience in similar roles. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, fostering a long-term career in a reputable firm.

Benefits

Discounted rate on BSW products

Employee benefits portal with discounts

Confidential 24/7 support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Funded learning and career development

Life Assurance policy

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Preferably experience operating weighbridges or in a fast-paced administration role.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• A committed, motivated, and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Operation of the weighbridge and managing site traffic movements.
• Collating and reporting data on goods received and despatched.
• Checking FSC status of delivered raw materials.
• Directing hauliers for smooth traffic management.
• Processing paperwork accurately.

Skills

Excellent IT Skills

High-level communication skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Side Loader

Job description

Job Advert

Weighbridge & Mobile Plant Operator

• Carlisle Sawmill, Cargo CA6 4BA
• Rotating Shift Pattern (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm, 40 hours per Week)
• Full-Time / Permanent

Based in Carlise and reporting to our Yard/Despatch Co-ordinator, you’ll play an inclusive role in site security and traffic management and will liaise with drivers and site management team to ensure that the correct loads are received from supply contracts on time. You will also be responsible for a variety of duties across sawn timber yard, both as a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Operation of the weighbridge: booking in/out sawn goods, as well as controlling incoming site traffic movements.
• Collating and reporting data pertaining to the receipt and despatch of raw materials and finished goods, coming on and off the Cargo site.
• Checking and confirming FSC status of raw materials being delivered to site, ensuring that sustainability standards are maintained.
• Directing hauliers to follow the correct traffic routes around the site and liaising with teams across the site to ensure smooth traffic management.
• Ensuring all associated paperwork is processed accurately.
• Movement of sawn timber to stock locations around the site.
• Operation of a Side Loader & other mobile plant vehicles.
• Scanning timber packs to determine stock positions.
• Unloading of sawn timber wagons.

About you

We’re seeking a highly attentive and organised individual, preferably with prior experience operating weighbridge(s), or a fast-paced administration role. In addition, you’ll have:

• Excellent IT Skills.
• A high-level of communication skills, allowing you to effectively interact with drivers, suppliers, managers, and staff at all levels.
• High degree of numeracy and literacy skills.
• A committed, motivated, and enthusiastic approach.
• Willingness to undertake all relevant training required to fulfill the role.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well‑being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.
• Company sick pay.

Closing Date for Applications: 30th January 2026

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