Weighbridge Operator

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading recycling and waste management company as a Weighbridge Operator based in Willesden. Working within a modern, fast-paced environment, the role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of waste and recycling facilities. The company is committed to sustainability, innovation, and reducing environmental impact through advanced technologies and responsible resource management. As a Weighbridge Operator, you will be at the forefront of operations, helping maintain high standards of service and environmental compliance across multiple state-of-the-art sites in London.

• Weigh all vehicles entering and exiting the site, ensuring appropriate waste transfer notes are issued and received.
• Order transport for the removal of materials from the site.
• Manage and control traffic flow in the weighbridge area to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Handle phone calls from operations staff (OOS) and customers professionally and promptly.
• Accurately update spreadsheets, ensuring correct recording of tonnages and other data.
• Ensure all site visitors sign in and are wearing the appropriate PPE before entering.
• Perform general administrative duties, including answering emails and handling queries.
• Understand and comply with the site permit to verify that incoming waste types are acceptable.
• Maintain the weighbridge unit by performing weekly cleaning around the load cells.
• Report any defects or malfunctions of the weighbridge to the site manager immediately.
• Be flexible with working hours and available to cover various shifts or days when needed.
• Demonstrate strong IT skills and be confident using digital systems and spreadsheets.
• Possess excellent communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Commutable distance to Willesden.
• Strong organisational skills
• Computer illiterate

• 55 hour working week (Monday-Friday 7am-6pm. Saturday 7am-1pm)
• 12.50-14 an hour dependant on experience
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on well-known brands.
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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