Weighbridge Operator

WasteRecruit Ltd; Cheddington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Full training

Development opportunities

Team events

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Waste King operates a busy recycling facility in Cheddington. We are seeking a Weighbridge Operator to join the Admin/Transport/Yard team, handling weighbridge duties, documentation and customer interactions on site.

The role requires strong organisation and computer skills, with on-site duties including invoicing support, vehicle coordination and compliance administration. Full training and a supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or weighbridge operations is helpful but not essential.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate the weighbridge and accurately recording vehicle movements and weights.
• Process waste transfer notes, licences and compliance documentation.
• Book and coordinate outbound collections.
• Monitor scheduled vehicles and follow up delays or cancellations.
• Welcoming customers, drivers and suppliers to the site.
• Maintain accurate records for invoicing, auditing and compliance.
• Communicate with the yard to manage vehicle movements safely.
• Complete general administration, reporting and data entry.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Weighbridge Operator

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Hours: Full-time, part-time or school hours considered

Waste King is an established, independently owned waste management and recycling business. Due to continued growth and internal progression, they are looking for a Weighbridge, Transport & Yard Administrator to join the team at their busy recycling facility in Cheddington.

The weighbridge is at the centre of the site’s day-to-day operation. This is a varied role combining administration, customer service, vehicle coordination, and communication with the yard.

You will be responsible for:

• Operating the weighbridge and accurately recording vehicle movements and weights.
• Processing waste transfer notes, licences and compliance documentation.
• Booking and coordinating outbound collections.
• Monitoring scheduled vehicles and following up delays or cancellations.
• Welcoming customers, drivers and suppliers to the site.
• Keeping drivers informed about delays and site arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate records for invoicing, auditing and compliance.
• Communicating with the yard to help manage vehicle movements safely.
• Completing general administration, reporting and data entry.

The site can become busy, with several vehicles arriving and different tasks competing for attention. You will need to stay organised, maintain accuracy and communicate confidently with drivers, customers, suppliers and colleagues.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, accurate and comfortable managing several tasks.
• Confident using computers, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Friendly and professional, but able to be firm when procedures must be followed.
• Proactive about chasing information and following tasks through.
• Comfortable working independently while remaining part of a close-knit team.
• Willing to learn about waste documentation, transport coordination, and site operations.

Previous experience in administration, transport, logistics, customer service or weighbridge operations would be useful, but it is not essential. Full training will be provided.

What Waste King offers:

• Full-time, part-time and school-hours options where suitable.
• Full training and structured onboarding.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for development and progression.
• Pension scheme.
• Industry-recognised training and certifications.
• Regular team social events.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.