Weighbridge Operator

veoliauki; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

24h GP

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking a Weighbridge Operator for our London site. You will weigh vehicles, record data, and manage entry/exit to keep traffic safe while ensuring compliant loads.

The role demands a safety-first mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a busy environment. It comes with 40-hour weeks, 12-hour shifts, and a benefits package including generous leave and a pension.

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset required; escalate hazards as needed.
• Excellent attention to detail when recording weights and paperwork.
• Strong communication skills with drivers, colleagues and supervisors.
• Good time management in a busy, fast-moving site.
• Team-focused attitude and willingness to support on site.
• Administration experience with records and systems is desirable.
• Flexibility to work shift-based role including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate the weighbridge to weigh vehicles entering and exiting the site.
• Record and store all required information, including waste types and paperwork.
• Control vehicle entry/exit to maintain safe traffic flow and compliant loads.
• Check for non-compliant loads, including overweight or contaminated vehicles, per site procedures.
• Maintain high health, safety and environmental standards: PPE and site cleanliness.
• Report service, safety and environmental issues to line manager; stop work if unsafe.
• Report any offers of bribery in line with company policy.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team orientation

Administration experience

Flexibility

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £28,180.53 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, 12hr shifts

Location: London, SE14 5RS

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Weighbridge Operator you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Operating the weighbridge to weigh vehicles entering and exiting the site, ensuring all weights are captured accurately.
• Recording and storing all required information correctly, including waste types (codes) and supporting paperwork.
• Controlling vehicle entry and exit to maintain safe traffic flow and ensure only compliant loads/materials are accepted.
• Checking for and escalating non-compliant loads, including contamination and overweight vehicles, in line with site procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance: wearing correct PPE and keeping the weighbridge/working area clean and tidy.
• Reporting service, safety and environmental issues promptly to your line manager, and stopping work immediately if a task is unsafe.
• Reporting any offers of bribery in line with company policy.

What we're looking for;

• A strong safety-first mindset, with the confidence to stop work and escalation concerns when something isn't safe.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when recording weights, waste codes and paperwork.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with drivers, colleagues and supervisors professionally and clearly.
• Good time management and the ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• A team-focused attitude and willingness to support the wider operations team on site.
• Administration experience is desirable, with basic confidence using systems to input and maintain records.
• Flexibility and reliability to work a shift-based role, including 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer a interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.