Weighbridge Operative

Veolia Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days + 1 per year (max

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a weighbridge operator at the Plastics Recycling Facility in Shrewsbury. You will operate and maintain the weighbridge, record vehicle weights, and ensure waste acceptance procedures are followed.

The role requires good IT skills, health and safety awareness, and strong communication. Training is provided for FLT operation; shifts rotate with early and late starts.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills.
• Similar administration experience within a busy operational function.
• Good knowledge of health and safety.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Willing to be trained to operate an FLT.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the weighbridge system and accurately record the weight and other specified details of vehicles both entering and leaving the site.
• Ensure that the company procedures are followed for the acceptance of waste, the weighing of vehicles and sale of materials.
• Complete accurate and detailed records for the export of materials and extract statistics on a weekly / monthly basis.
• Liaise with site operational team to ensure efficiency of the operations.
• Provide inductions and issue instructions to drivers of vehicles entering and leaving site.
• Maintain a tidy and organised weighbridge office environment.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist with administrative tasks as required.
• Handle customer queries and provide excellent service.
• Report any weighbridge malfunctions or issues promptly.
• Operate a teletruk FLT - training provded

Skills

IT skills

Administration experience

Health and safety knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

FLT training willingness

Tools

FLT operation (training provided)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £14.00ph plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00. Monthly pay Date pending - this will then go to 2 shifts that will be 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm on a rotating basis, changing shifts every week.

Location - Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility, Battlefield Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EQ

The new Plastics Recycling Facility (PRF) is designed to process up to 200,000 tonnes of non-hazardous plastics annually. This processing includes manual separation, size reduction, automatic sorting, granulation, cleaning, washing, and either baling or bagging.

Potential start date - 7th March 2026

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of iits resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of three days.
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Operate and maintain the weighbridge system and accurately record the weight and other specified details of vehicles both entering and leaving the site.
• Ensure that the company procedures are followed for the acceptance of waste, the weighing of vehicles and sale of materials
• Complete accurate and detailed records for the export of materials and extract statistics on a weekly / monthly basis
• Liaise with site operational team to ensure efficiency of the operations
• Provide an inductions and issue instructions to drivers of vehicles entering and leaving site
• Maintain a tidy and organised weighbridge office environment.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist with administrative tasks as required.
• Handle customer queries and provide excellent service.
• Report any weighbridge malfunctions or issues promptly.
• Operate a teletruk FLT - training provded

What are we looking for?

• Excellent IT skills
• Similar administration experience within a busy operational function
• Good knowledge of health and safety
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Be willing to be trained to operate an FLT

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.