Weighbridge Operator

Biffa; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Biffa as a Weighbridge Operator and be part of our mission to transform waste management. You'll oversee the efficient operation of the weighbridge, maintain records, and ensure compliance with regulations. With a focus on ongoing career development and attractive employee benefits, this role offers a significant opportunity for growth and contribution.

Benefits

Ongoing career development, training and coaching

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Life cover

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Waste Industry is required.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with MS Office applications.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggling conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with waste acceptance procedures and weigh vehicles.
• Input data into systems and assist with EA Waste Returns.
• Process invoices and handle telephone enquiries efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of Waste Industry

Knowledge of MS Office applications

Computer Literate

Good Numeracy skills

Good Literacy skills

Ability to juggle priorities

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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Help us make a difference as a Weighbridge Operator.

A quick look at the role.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the efficient operation of the weighbridge and associated administration system, whilst keeping specific accurate records.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Ensure that all waste acceptance procedures comply with site permit and instructions which have been identified by Company management.
• Assist the Site Supervisor with the completion of EA Waste Returns.
• Weigh vehicles, completing tickets as required.
• Input information into spreadsheets / IT systems as requested.
• Check suppliers’ invoices, processing for payment, recording information as required.
• To answer telephone enquiries to company standards, recording and passing messages as required.
• Operate site administration systems.
• Complete reports from the computer system as required.
• Process goods out information as required.
• Ensure compliance with all Company procedures.
• Weigh all vehicles in an approved manner.
• Operate computer weighing system to ensure charges are made to the correct customer.
• Compile reports in an approved manner with full regard to required timescales.
• Carry out other duties as required ensuring operational efficiency.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

• Knowledge of Waste Industry
• Knowledge of MS Office applications
• Computer Literate
• Ability to juggle priorities
• Ability to work under pressure, often with conflicting deadlines
• Good Numeracy and literacy skills

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ colleagues around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.