Weighbridge Operator

Ambitions Personnel; Bourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking a reliable Weighbridge Operator for a full-time, permanent role in Bourne. You will accurately weigh vehicles, process tickets, maintain records and support drivers on a busy site.

This role combines administration with on-site responsibilities, offering full in-house training, health and safety focus, and opportunities for development. Hours are standard with occasional Saturday work when required.

Qualifications

• Organised, reliable candidate able to work in office and on site.
• Precise record-keeping and administration throughout operations.
• Confident communication with drivers, customers and site staff.
• Good IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh vehicles and process paperwork.
• Update the FRED weighbridge system and tickets.
• Scan tickets and maintain electronic records.
• Check pre-dispatch payments and load lists.
• Induct drivers and manage site visitors.
• Support general office duties and small improvement projects.
• Assist with other duties to support site operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Record-keeping

Communication with drivers

IT skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Health and safety

Education

WAMITAB Level 2/4

IOSH Managing Safely

First Aid qualification

Fire Marshal training

Mobile plant / FLT experience

Tools

FRED weighbridge system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weighbridge Operator

Location: Bourne, South Fen Road
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am–1:00pm when and if required
Position: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an organised and reliable Weighbridge Operator to join their busy processing operation in Bourne.

This is a varied role combining weighbridge operations, administration and site coordination. You will be responsible for accurately processing vehicles and materials entering and leaving site, maintaining records, supporting drivers and visitors, and ensuring all relevant paperwork and systems are kept up to date.

Full training will be provided, including in-house training and opportunities for further development.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh vehicles entering and leaving site and ensure all details and paperwork are correct.
• Process customer tickets and update the FRED weighbridge system.
• Scan tickets and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Check pre-dispatch payments before loading.
• Send weighbridge tickets, loading photographs and load lists to export customers.
• Provide load lists to relevant site staff.
• Track metal shed weights and maintain non-ferrous spreadsheets.
• Induct drivers and ensure visitors are correctly signed in and inducted.
• Track outbound waste.
• Record transport jobs and maintain site transport boards.
• Complete general office administration, including filing and telephone duties.
• Assist with small projects designed to monitor and improve site operations.
• Carry out other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the business.

About You

The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and confident working in both an office and operational site environment.

You will need:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence communicating with drivers, customers and site personnel.
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while supporting the wider site team.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and site procedures.

Desirable Qualifications

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• WAMITAB Level 2 or Level 4.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Mobile plant / FLT experience.
• First Aid qualification.
• Fire Marshal training.

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent position.
• Monday–Friday working hours.
• Saturday work only when required.
• Full in-house training provided.
• Further training and development opportunities.
• Varied role combining administration and operational responsibilities.
• Opportunity to develop within an established processing environment.

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