Weighbridge Operator

Pertemps Plymouth; Ermington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is recruiting a Weighbridge Operator for Plymouth City Council's waste management facility. The role covers front-line customer service, admin duties, weight recording and data management, with a focus on compliance and smooth site operations.

The position is temporary until December 2026, offering regular weekday hours and on-site work. Training is provided; prior experience in similar settings is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, customer service or office-based roles.
• Excellent customer service and accuracy.
• Good IT, keyboard and data entry skills.
• Ability to stay calm in a busy environment.
• Desirable: Cash handling and payment processing experience.
• Desirable: Experience in environmental, waste, logistics or compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Greet site visitors, contractors and customers.
• Record vehicle weights and process paperwork.
• Direct traffic safely across the site.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and documentation.
• Process payments and validate licences using site systems.
• Produce reports and confidential documents for the team.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

IT skills

Calm under pressure

Administration

Communication

Teamwork

Cash handling

Environmental/waste experience

Job description

This temporary Weighbridge Operator role in Plymstock runs until December 2026, starting 26 October. Working Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm, the post pays £13.26 hourly through Pertemps Plymouth, supporting Plymouth City Council's waste management facility. Duties include greeting site visitors, contractors and customers, recording vehicle weights, processing paperwork and directing traffic safely across the site. Applicants should demonstrate strong customer service, accurate record-keeping, basic computer confidence and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Full training is provided, though previous experience within a similar operational setting would prove beneficial.

Weighbridge Operator Location: Plymouth, PL9 Pay rate: £13.26 per hour Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm | Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm Assignment: Temporary assignment Until December 2026. Proposed start date 26.10.2026

Be the Face of a Busy Environmental Services Operation Are you an organised and customer-focused professional looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of Plymouth City Council for a Weighbridge Operator to join a busy waste management facility in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term temporary position through to December 2026 , with the potential for extension subject to operational requirements. As the first point of contact for site visitors, contractors and customers, you'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. Combining customer service, administration, compliance and data management, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing Excellent Customer Service Greeting customers and visitors arriving on site.
• Handling enquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Advising customers on waste acceptance procedures and site requirements.
• Checking documentation and information to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Delivering a professional, friendly and efficient service at all times.
• Supporting Site Compliance Ensuring all incoming waste meets environmental and site permit requirements.
• Enforcing waste acceptance procedures and site regulations.
• Verifying documentation and making informed operational decisions.
• Assisting customers with guidance to ensure future compliance.
• Data & System Administration Recording vehicle, waste stream and customer account information accurately.
• Entering and maintaining operational statistics and reports.
• Using site systems to process payments and validate licences.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records and documentation.
• General Administration & Finance Producing reports, correspondence and confidential documents.
• Providing administrative support to the wider team.
• Managing office supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Processing customer payments and cash transactions.
• Supporting daily banking and financial administration activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT, keyboard and data entry skills
• The ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy environment
• Experience within administration, customer service or office-based roles
• Confidence dealing with customers face-to-face and over the telephone
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desirable Experience Cash handling and payment processing.
• Experience working within environmental, waste, logistics or compliance-based environments.

Why Apply?

• Consistent weekday working hours with early finishes on Fridays
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within Plymouth City Council services
• Varied role combining administration, customer service and operational support
• Supportive team environment