Weighbridge Operative

Smart Solutions; St Albans; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Armed Forces Covenant support

Job summary

Smart Solutions is hiring a Weighbridge Operator in St Albans to manage weighbridge operations, handle admin tasks, and deliver excellent customer service at a busy waste and recycling site.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills and accuracy. You will work Monday to Friday, with early shifts as required, and receive full training to become independent in this key frontline position.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Confident working independently and using own initiative.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Computer literate and confident using standard office systems.
• Comfortable using office equipment including printers, scanners and photocopiers.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• Previous administration or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Operating the weighbridge efficiently while maintaining a safe and steady flow of vehicles on and off site.
• Checking incoming loads and ensuring they comply with the site's permitted waste types.
• Accurately recording vehicle weights, waste types and other relevant information.
• Completing weighbridge documentation and obtaining driver signatures.
• Checking vehicles have the correct paperwork and EWC codes.
• Reporting contaminated or non-conforming waste to the appropriate Manager.
• Reporting any weighbridge system errors or discrepancies.
• Preparing and checking paperwork for onward movements from site.
• Signing drivers, contractors, customers and visitors in and out of the site.
• Issuing site rules and ensuring visitors follow site procedures.
• Responding to customer and driver queries.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls appropriately.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing emails.
• Greeting and assisting visitors.
• Supporting the Weighbridge Manager with general administration.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and hazard-free weighbridge office.
• Following all Health & Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritise workload

Independent working

Teamwork

Office equipment

Telephone manners

Health & Safety

Admin experience

Job description

Weighbridge Operator

Location: St Albans, AL4
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, primarily 08:30 – 17:00
Early Shift Cover: 05:45 – 14:15 when required following full training

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and organised Weighbridge Operator to join a busy waste and recycling site in St Albans.

This is a varied role combining weighbridge operation, administration and customer service. The position may develop as the business continues to grow, so we are looking for someone who is adaptable, confident working independently and equally comfortable working as part of a team.

Duties will include:

• Operating the weighbridge efficiently while maintaining a safe and steady flow of vehicles on and off site
• Checking incoming loads and ensuring they comply with the site's permitted waste types
• Accurately recording vehicle weights, waste types and other relevant information
• Completing weighbridge documentation and obtaining driver signatures
• Checking vehicles have the correct paperwork and EWC codes
• Reporting contaminated or non-conforming waste to the appropriate Manager
• Reporting any weighbridge system errors or discrepancies
• Preparing and checking paperwork for onward movements from site
• Signing drivers, contractors, customers and visitors in and out of the site
• Issuing site rules and ensuring visitors follow site procedures
• Responding to customer and driver queries
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls appropriately
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing emails
• Greeting and assisting visitors
• Supporting the Weighbridge Manager with general administration
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and hazard-free weighbridge office
• Following all Health & Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as required

Required Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Confident working independently and using own initiative
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Computer literate and confident using standard office systems
• Comfortable using office equipment including printers, scanners and photocopiers
• Professional telephone manner
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices
• Previous administration or customer service experience

Previous experience working within a weighbridge, waste and recycling environment or busy industrial site would be an advantage, although full training will be provided.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00

Once fully trained, candidates must be able to cover the opening weighbridge shift when required:

05:45 – 14:15

Pay: £13.10 per hour
Location: St Albans, AL4
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract: Temp to Perm

Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.

Eligible Armed Forces candidates meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

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Work Location: In person