Weighbridge Operative

Ambitions Personnel; Grantham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm

On-site parking

Enhanced family friendly policies.

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive holiday allowance.

Employee Life Insurance.

Bike2Work scheme.

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking an experienced Weighbridge Operator for a busy site in Grantham. You will manage vehicle movements, weigh vehicles accurately, and maintain records to ensure compliance with weight regulations and site procedures.

The role serves as the first point of contact for drivers and visitors, supporting site operations by ensuring smooth vehicle flow and accurate reporting of inbound and outbound materials.

Qualifications

• Weighbridge experience required.
• Knowledge of vehicle weight regulations desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and data entry skills.
• Proficient with IT systems and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Operate the weighbridge and weigh vehicles on entry/exit.
• Reconcile weights with stock control and records.
• Control access for inbound/outbound vehicles.
• Verify paperwork and ensure weights are within legal limits.
• Maintain accurate movement and material records in real time.
• Induct drivers and ensure PPE and site rules compliance.
• Assist visitors and early deliveries as first point of contact.
• Compile production and operations reports for managers.

Skills

Weighbridge experience

Data entry

IT systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Weighbridge Operator to join a busy operational site. This is a key front-of-house role, responsible for controlling vehicle movements, maintaining accurate weighbridge records, and ensuring compliance with site procedures, health & safety, and weight regulations.

You will be the first point of contact for drivers and visitors, supporting site operations by ensuring the smooth flow of vehicles and accurate reporting of all inbound and outbound materials.

Working Hours:

• 4 on 4 off
• 40.25 hour week
• 7am- 7pm

Benefits:

• Temp to Perm
• Competitive hourly rate
• On-site parking
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the weighbridge, accurately weighing vehicles on entry and exit
• Ensure all weights reconcile with stock control and loading/unloading records
• Control access for all inbound and outbound vehicles
• Verify that vehicles leave site with correct paperwork and within legal weight limits
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements and material types
• Enter all incoming and outgoing materials onto the company database in real time
  • Manage vehicle booking sheets
  • Notify Goods In/Out of arrivals, collections, and vehicle contents
  • Induct new drivers and ensure all drivers comply with PPE, site rules, and H&S procedures
  • Act as first point of contact for visitors and external deliveries
  • Compile production and operational reports for department managers
  • Regulate vehicle flow to maximise site efficiency and production
  • Communicate effectively with internal departments including Operations, Engineering, Reuse, and Business Support

  Skills & Experience Required:

  • Must have previous weighbridge experience
  • Desirable- working knowledge of vehicle weight regulations
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Confident using IT systems
  • Proven data entry experience
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Comfortable working in an environment with varying noise levels