Weighbridge Operator

Workingatforfarmers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled individual for operations planning. This role involves managing intake, ensuring compliance, and supporting team efficiency. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong communication skills. With a focus on sustainable agriculture, the company offers extensive training and development opportunities, truly valuing growth and direct impact within the sector.

Benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Personal coaching

Tailored development programs

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate intake, weighbridge, and warehouse management.
• Enforce traffic and visitor rules on site.
• Assist during emergencies and incidents.
• Support quality control checks and operational improvements.
• Conduct hygiene tasks for site compliance.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Understanding of SAP

Excellent team player

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter and organized

Job description

Reporting to: Operations Planning Supervisor
Reference: R9158

To facilitate the production of animal feed in a safe and timely manner that ensure quality standards, both set by ForFarmers and external verification bodies are met. To ensure all goods in and out are processed in a timely manner and conform to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation of intake, weighbridge and warehouse management as required .
• Enforcement of traffic and visitor rules at site.
• Assist in instances of emergency or incident.
• Support the hazard and accident reporting process.
• Sampling,testing and reporting of raw materials on arrival.
• Accurate weighing, recording,handling and reporting of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Support the complaints process, undertaking QC checks, investigations and plant /operational improvements as required .
• Proactively support the PMand TM/SL to ensure plant efficiency, bottlenecks and improvements are ongoing.
• Undertake hygiene tasks require d to ensure safe and compliant operation of site .
• Work with in the Environment al Management system to ensure both internal and external standards are met. (140001/50001)
• Assist in the training of colleagues as appropriate .
• Cover other roles within production and operations as staffing requirements demand.
• Undertake site improvement works as required , especially when link to audit compliance.
• Support the control of pests across the site and ensure that operations pay due consideration to minimising the impact posed by pests.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested .

The successful candidate will have:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding/Knowledge of SAP
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter/organised.

Applications

We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.

Please make us aware if your need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

You’ll make a direct impact on creating a more sustainable agricultural sector. It’s all about making an impact: with your knowledge and commitment, you truly help farmers move forward.

At the heart of the agricultural sector

Working at ForFarmers means being right at the center of agriculture. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll feel the connection — we work side by side with our farmers every step of the way.

Fully committed to your growth

ForFarmers offers extensive training opportunities, including personal coaching and tailored development programs. You’ll gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, with guidance that fits your individual needs.

Have any questions? Contact us!

We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to get in touch: our HR team is happy to help.