Weighbridge Operative

Seras; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomass fuel supplier in the UK is seeking a Weighbridge Operative to manage daily reporting and ensure compliance with site protocols. The ideal candidate will be friendly, organized, and have strong communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating vehicle movements, data entry, and assisting visitors. This role offers various benefits including a health cash plan, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan for medical expenses

Free uniform & PPE

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

High Street discounts & Referral Scheme

Employee Representatives & Forum

Career progression & personal development opportunities

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry is preferred.
• First Aid qualification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Environment Agency regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and share daily reports with management.
• Welcome and guide new drivers through safety protocols.
• Act as key contact during emergencies on-site.
• Maintain records in the Weightron system.
• Coordinate vehicle movements for safety.
• Identify and report compliance issues.
• Liaise with internal teams and visitors effectively.
• Verify delivery paperwork for accuracy.

Skills

Computer literacy (Excel and Word)

Strong communication skills

Job description

Description

Join our team and be the welcoming face of our depot!

As the first point of contact for visitors, our Weighbridge Operatives play a vital role in ensuring a positive and professional experience. If you’re friendly, organised, and confident, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Reporting: Prepare and share accurate reports with site management and commercial teams.
• Site Inductions: Welcome first-time drivers and guide them through safety protocols.
• Emergency Response: Act as the key contact during on-site emergencies, following escalation procedures.
• Data Entry: Maintain precise records in the Weightron system and ensure timely reporting.
• Traffic Management: Coordinate vehicle movements for safe and efficient operations.
• Compliance: Identify and report non-conformances promptly.
• Communication: Liaise with internal teams and visitors, using two-way radios when required.
• Weighbridge Monitoring: Check equipment is functioning correctly and within tolerance.
• Documentation Checks: Verify delivery paperwork for accuracy and compliance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Computer literacy (Excel and Word)
• Strong communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in the waste industry
• First Aid qualification
• Knowledge of Environment Agency regulations

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
• Free uniform & PPE
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
• Employee Representatives & Forum
• Career progression & personal development opportunities
• Free eye tests

Seras is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel, with long-term contracts to supply 1.7 million tonnes of fuel to biomass plants, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.

Our core business is to supply biomass fuel, which we process from waste wood and by products, and deliver it to a large number of power plants.

We are proud of what we do and the way we do it. Our approach is driven by our desire to “do things differently”. We provide services to help our customers decarbonise their power generation as we transition to a zero‑carbon economy.

Waste wood and by‑products are a valuable resource that should be used to generate value for all of us and our communities.

We invest in our best‑in‑class infrastructure, cutting edge technology and most importantly, our skilled and dedicated people, to ensure that we maximise the financial and environmental benefits at every stage of the process of transforming waste into renewable energy.