Weighbridge Operator

Veolia Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Discounts

Health resources

24h GP access

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Group in Skelmersdale, Lancashire is hiring a Weighbridge Operator at Whitemoss Landfill. You will control vehicle entry and exit, weigh vehicles with site software, and ensure accurate waste documentation.

The role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a £32,268.60 annual salary plus Veolia benefits. We offer 25 days annual leave, pension, discounts, health resources, 24-hour GP, volunteering day, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience using weighbridge and site software.
• Experience recording vehicle weights and waste details.
• Knowledge of waste documentation and hazardous waste notes.
• Knowledge of ADR licence requirements and hazardous waste procedures.
• Experience in weighbridge, waste or site administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control vehicle entry and exit at the hazardous waste site.
• Weigh incoming and outgoing vehicles using site weighbridge software.
• Record vehicle, load and waste acceptance information.
• Check licences and documentation as required.
• Verify waste transfer notes and hazardous waste paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with site acceptance criteria and safety rules.
• Direct vehicles and communicate with site staff and drivers.

Skills

Weighbridge experience

Vehicle management

Documentation accuracy

Safety awareness

ADR knowledge

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £32,268.60 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 45 hours per week, Mon-Fri (7am-4pm) Location: Whitemoss Landfill Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9TH

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 plus bank holidays
• 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;

• Control vehicle entry and exit at the hazardous waste site.
• Weigh incoming and outgoing vehicles accurately using site weighbridge software.
• Record vehicle, load and waste acceptance information correctly.
• Check driver driving licences and ADR licences where required.
• Verify waste transfer notes, hazardous waste consignment notes, dangerous goods notes and transfrontier shipment documentation.
• Confirm that incoming and outgoing waste matches the documented waste description and site acceptance requirements.
• Prevent non-compliant waste, vehicles or transactions from accessing the site.
• Advise drivers on site rules, PPE requirements and safe access procedures.
• Carry out site inductions where required.
• Direct vehicles to the correct areas for processing, testing, storage or treatment.
• Maintain radio communication with mobile plant operators.
• Liaise with supervisors and managers when visitors arrive on site.
• Report service, safety and environmental issues and stop work where conditions are unsafe.
• Apply the requirements of the Environmental Permit and follow the site emergency and major accident prevention plans.
• Complete all required hazardous waste site training and competency assessments.

What we're looking for;

• Experience using weighbridge, booking-in, logistics or other vehicle management software.
• Experience accurately recording vehicle weights, waste details and operational information.
• Knowledge of waste documentation, including waste transfer notes, hazardous waste consignment notes, dangerous goods notes or transfrontier shipment documents.
• Knowledge of ADR licence requirements and hazardous waste acceptance procedures.
• Previous experience in a weighbridge, waste, logistics, transport, hazardous materials or site administration role would be advantageous.
• Ability to check documentation against waste descriptions and site acceptance criteria.
• Ability to use radios and follow vehicle movement and site access procedures.
• Understanding of PPE requirements, environmental controls and safe systems of work.
• Willingness to complete hazardous waste site training, practical training and competency assessments.
• No formal qualifications are required, although relevant administration or operational experience would be beneficial. .

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 an 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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.