Weighbridge Operator

FCC Environment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

On-the-job training

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits (high street savings

cycle to work scheme

Gymflex membership

Job summary

FCC Environment invites applications for a Weighbridge Operator at Normandy Wharf in Tees Valley. The role involves weighing all loads, ensuring accurate documentation, and managing traffic on site.

It combines admin duties with strict safety and regulatory compliance within a busy waste facility. The position offers a Tuesday–Friday 7:00–17:00 schedule with an hourly rate of £13.18, and benefits including generous leave and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Weighbridge or administrative experience desirable.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and site-based systems.
• Knowledge of waste management regulations advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Controlling all traffic movements entering and leaving the site.
• Accurately weighing incoming and outgoing loads and recording data.
• Checking waste carrier licences and relevant permits.
• Ensuring waste transfer notes and hazardous waste documentation are completed correctly.
• Reporting non-conforming loads or discrepancies to site management.
• Filing and processing paperwork in line with company procedures.
• Completing reception duties and welcoming visitors to site.
• Producing daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Ensuring all visitors and contractors are inducted and signed in/out.
• Maintaining communication with plant operators and site management.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Site-based systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Literacy and numeracy

Punctual & reliable

Safety & compliance

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Weighbridge Operator

Hourly Rate – £13.18

Location & Postcode – Normandy Wharf, Dockside Road, TS3 8AT

As a Weighbridge Operator at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for accurately weighing all incoming and outgoing loads, ensuring the correct documentation is completed, and controlling traffic movements across the site. You will also provide administrative support, maintain communication with site personnel, and ensure compliance with waste management regulations and company procedures.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working Tuesday to Friday 7.00 – 17.00.

Our promise to you

• 20 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• On-the-job training and progression
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Controlling all traffic movements entering and leaving the site
• Accurately weighing incoming and outgoing loads and ensuring all information is correctly recorded
• Checking waste carrier licences and relevant permits
• Ensuring waste transfer notes and hazardous waste documentation are completed correctly
• Reporting non-conforming loads or discrepancies to site management
• Filing and processing paperwork in line with company procedures
• Completing reception duties and welcoming visitors to site
• Producing daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
• Ensuring all visitors and contractors are inducted and signed in and out of the site
• Maintaining communication with plant operators and site management

What are we looking for?

• Previous weighbridge or administrative experience is desirable
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and site-based systems
• Knowledge of waste management regulations would be advantageous
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work
• A strong focus on safety, compliance and accountability

About us

J&B Recycling / J&B Bio is part of FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Owned by FCC Environment, J&B Recycling plays an important role in supporting sustainable waste solutions and environmental services across the UK. Our shared goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We’re looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our teams and help shape a more sustainable future. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.