Weighbridge Operator

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave + bank hols

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources for physical, mental,

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer leave each year

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is seeking a Weighbridge Operator to manage vehicle entry at a hazardous waste site, weigh vehicles, and ensure accurate waste documentation. You will check licences, verify notes, and prevent non-compliant transactions.

The role involves site inductions, directing vehicles, and maintaining radio communications while adhering to Environmental Permit requirements. No formal qualifications required; relevant experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; relevant administration or operational experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of ADR licence requirements and hazardous waste acceptance procedures.
• Experience in weighbridge, waste, logistics, transport, or site administration roles would be advantageous.
• Ability to check documentation against waste descriptions and site acceptance criteria.
• Willingness to complete hazardous waste site training, practical training and competency assessments.
• Strong accuracy in recording weights and waste details.

Responsibilities

• 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 and related hazardous waste documents.
• 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 Environmental Permit requirements and follow site emergency plans.
• Complete required hazardous waste site training and competency assessments.
• Experience in weighbridge or related roles would be advantageous.
• Ability to use radios and follow vehicle movement and site access procedures.
• Understanding of PPE, environmental controls and safe systems of work.

Tools

Weighbridge software

Booking-in software

Logistics software

Vehicle management software

Job description

• 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., 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.
• 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.

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