Weighbridge Operator

Dubizzle Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Bradford is seeking a Weighbridge Operator. This role involves ensuring compliance with waste acceptance procedures, accurately weighing vehicles, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, be knowledgeable about the waste industry, and proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing career development

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Life cover

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the waste industry is essential.
• Computer literate with strong numeracy skills.
• Good customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all waste acceptance procedures comply with site permit.
• Weigh all vehicles and complete tickets accurately.
• Assist with the completion of EA Waste Returns.

Skills

Knowledge of the waste industry

Good customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Strong numeracy skills

Ability to juggle priorities

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Weighbridge Operator
Location: Bradford
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 to 16:30 (30 hours per week)
Salary: £20,000 per annum, pro rata

Quick look at the role

Ensure the efficient operation of the weighbridge and associated administration systems while maintaining accurate, compliant records.

Your core responsibilities

• Ensure all waste acceptance procedures comply with site permit and company instructions.
• Weigh all vehicles, completing tickets accurately and operating the computer weighing system to ensure correct customer charges.
• Assist the Site Supervisor with the completion of EA Waste Returns and required reports.
• Input, manage, and maintain accurate data within spreadsheets and site IT systems.
• Process supplier invoices, goods out information, and complete associated administration tasks.
• Deliver excellent customer service by handling telephone enquiries, operating site administration systems, and supporting overall site efficiency.

Our essential requirements

• Knowledge of the waste industry.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Computer literate with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle priorities and work under pressure with conflicting deadlines.

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Life cover

Changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ colleagues around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.