Weighbridge Operator Kirkby Thore

TieTalent; Penrith; On-site; GBP 24,082 - 29,433; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' holiday

Access to high street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Entry Level Weighbridge Operator in Penrith. You will ensure the smooth operation of the weighbridge facility, adhering to legal obligations and facilitating good customer service. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Competitive pay and a full-time position are offered with training provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics environment preferred.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Weigh in and out all vehicles and ensure no variances.
• Comply with all requirements and procedures.
• Ensure personnel entering site have completed inductions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Ability to work effectively on own initiative

Customer focused

Approachable

Job description

Weighbridge Operator Kirkby Thore – TieTalent

Logistics done differently. Are you a Warehouse operative looking for a bit more from your job? Are you looking to join one of the UKs leading Logistics companies? Are you physically fit and looking for a new challenge? If the answer is yes then we are looking for someone like you to join our team working on the British Gypsum contract in Kirby Thore as a Weighbridge Operator.

Overview

The main purpose of the weighbridge operator is to ensure the smooth operation of the weighbridge facility, acting as the first and last point of contact for all staff and contractors. The operator will also be responsible for ensuring that all legal and contractual obligations are met, including site inductions completed and weight checks carried out. The weighbridge operator acts as a key component of the transport function, liaising with them regularly to ensure the delivery of a first class service to our customer.

Pay, Benefits And More.

You will be working a 4 in 4 off shift pattern between 06:00-18:00. Salary: £26,758. 20 days' holiday. Access to high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, workplace pension, and other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• To weigh in and out all vehicles, recording both weighs and ensuring there are no variances outside the tolerance.
• Comply with all legislative requirements, company policies and procedures, and customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure that all personnel entering site have been inducted using the rapid induct system.
• Check that only authorised vehicles and people enter onto the site. Ensure that all vehicles entering and exiting the site are logged.
• Issue site rules to all drivers.
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all shipments are dispatched on SAP.
• Understand and comply with all relevant company rules, agreements, policies, procedures and with all relevant legislative requirements and codes of practice.
• Ensure company business is treated in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to persons outside the company.
• Act in a professional manner, maintain good working relationships and promote a good image of the company at all times.
• Where appropriate, challenge and determine reasons for presence on site of any unauthorised person.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Previous experience of working in a logistics environment preferred but not essential; full training will be given.
• Health & Safety awareness
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative
• Customer focussed
• Approachable

Be part of something big.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet