Weighbridge Operator (Nights)

Countrystyle Recycling; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd is recruiting a Weighbridge Operator (Nights) to ensure smooth weighbridge operations at Ridham Dock site in Sittingbourne. You will manage traffic, verify loads, and maintain accurate weighbridge records, while delivering strong customer service.

Role requires attention to detail, good communication, and experience in a busy admin setting. 55 hours weekly, permanent full-time with night shifts.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and have good attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a busy administrative role.
• Experience of dealing with external customers.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic coming onto site and operate weighbridge.
• Check incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types.
• Acquaint yourself with the Purgo operating system for operating the Ridham weighbridge.
• Accurately record weights & waste type by vehicle, completing appropriate documentation and collect driver signatures etc.
• Process delivery notes and tickets accurately and efficiently.
• Immediately report any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site to the appropriate Manager.
• Report any anomalies/errors to the weighbridge system to the appropriate people immediately.
• Ensure that the waste yardage report is correct, and charges are correct.
• Maintain relationships and deal with queries from customers and site visitors, face to face and electronically (by phone or email).
• Ensure weighbridge customers are aware of site rules and distribute information and guidance accordingly.
• Ensure that vehicles delivering to site have the correct paperwork and EWC codes to be compliant with Digital Waste Tracking.
• Assist with general administrative duties and customer service, answering the telephone and directing calls as appropriate.
• Report health & safety issues immediately to management
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Admin experience

Customer service

Education

GCSE A-C

Tools

Purgo

Weighbridge software

Job description

Job Title: Weighbridge Operator (Nights)

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR

Salary: £13.39 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 55 Hours Per week

About Us

Countrystyle Recycling are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the South East. Our fleet vehicles include dustcarts, skip trucks, hook loaders and bulk haulage lorries.

About The Role

The purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth operation of the Weighbridge facility and act as point of contact for customers. You will be responsible for ensuring that all legal obligations and regulations are met.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic coming onto site and operate weighbridge.
• Check incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types.
• Acquaint yourself with the Purgo operating system for operating the Ridham weighbridge.
• Accurately record weights & waste type by vehicle, completing appropriate documentation and collect driver signatures etc.
• Process delivery notes and tickets accurately and efficiently.
• Immediately report any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site to the appropriate Manager.
• Report any anomalies/errors to the weighbridge system to the appropriate people immediately.
• Ensure that the waste yardage report is correct, and charges are correct.
• Maintain relationships and deal with queries from customers and site visitors, face to face and electronically (by phone or email).
• Ensure weighbridge customers are aware of site rules and distribute information and guidance accordingly.
• Ensure that vehicles delivering to site have the correct paperwork and EWC codes to be compliant with Digital Waste Tracking.
• Assist with general administrative duties and customer service, answering the telephone and directing calls as appropriate.
• Report health & safety issues immediately to management
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.

Essential

Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.About you:

• Intermediate level MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and have good attention to detail
• Previous experience in a busy administrative role
• Experience of dealing with external customers

GCSE Grade A-C Level EducationDesirable

• Knowledge of Purgo
• Previous experience working in a Weighbridge office environment

Previous Experience Working In The Waste Industry. Benefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Weighbridge Administrator, Administrator, Weighbridge Admin, Depot Administrator, Depot Admin, Stock Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Admin, Depot Administration Coordinator, Weighbridge Coordinator will also be considered for this role