Weighbridge Operative

Astute People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,151 - 31,919; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Overtime

Job summary

Astutes Power Team, working with a leading Waste Management company, is recruiting a Weighbridge Operative to join the operations team on nights, with a 12-hour shift pattern Sunday night through Thursday night.

The role involves managing site access, recording deliveries, weighbridge movements, and maintaining records in line with contracts and environmental permits. You will work as part of the site’s night shift and contribute to safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with weighbridge operations.
• Proficient with IT systems for data entry and records.
• Able to work independently and remotely when required.
• Comfortable working night shifts and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health, safety, and security standards across the site.
• Ensure environmental compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Manage weighbridge inspections and defect reporting.
• Oversee weighbridge movements from start to finish.
• Maintain accurate waste input records and site diaries.

Skills

Weighbridge operations

IT systems

Work alone

Night shifts

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company who own and operate one of the largest Energy from Waste plants in the UK. We are looking for a Weighbridge Operative to join the team, on nights, as part of their operations department.

As Weighbridge Operative you will be responsible for managing site access and ensuring all incoming deliveries are accurately recorded as per contracts and environmental permits. This is a week on week off rotation, covering 12 hour shifts Sunday night through to Thursday night.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the health, safety, and security standards across the site
• Ensure full site compliance with environmental legislation and regulations
• Manage plant and equipment operations, including weighbridge inspections and defect reporting
• Oversee and control all weighbridge movements from start to finish
• Maintain accurate waste input records, consumable delivery logs, daily site diaries, and all required Weighbridge documentation in line with company procedures
• Coordinate the site induction process, including issuing and managing site access cards
• Conduct site inductions for contractors, delivery drivers, and visitors
• Manage internal and external communications and associated documentation
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet operational requirements as needed

Desired qualifications and skills

• It would be advantageous to have completed an engineering apprenticeship
• Experienced in handling Weighbridge Operations
• Competent with IT systems to accurately record data
• Able to work alone
• Comfortable working night shifts

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary up to £31,919 per annum (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package including overtime, pension contribution

Equal Opportunity

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.