Weighbridge Operator

PLEASE NOTE: We require candidates to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK and are unable to proceed with applications for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Weighbridge Operator is responsible for correctly recording all incoming and outgoing vehicles on the weighbridge system and their overall compliance with site and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record all incoming and outgoing vehicle movements via the weighbridge system
• Ensure that all drivers are conversant and compliant with site and safety regulations at all times
• Production of routine reports in relation to the Depot operations and material inputs and outputs
• Ensure that general housekeeping standards are maintained to the highest level at all times
• Report all accidents and incidents in accordance with company rules, undertaking specific investigations as appropriate.

The Successful Candidate will:

• Good working knowledge of the waste, aggregates and recycling industries
• Good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment associated to the site permit(s)
• Good working knowledge and experience of associated plant and machinery
• WAMITAB Certificate Of Technical Competence (COTC) – Desirable but not essential
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills in order to professionally interact with colleagues and internal customers face to face and over the phone
• Commitment to delivering service excellence
• Attention to detail

What's on Offer

• A competitive hourly rate
• Pension Scheme
• Life assurance (2 x Salary)
• Health cash plan
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Training & development opportunities
• Supportive team operating as part a family run business with free company social events

Company description

The Collard Group is one of the largest privately-owned waste management companies in the South of England and a leading demolition specialist nationwide.

Our 400-strong team operate from nine recycling facilities across five counties and contracts across the UK. With over 150 lorries our recycling operations cover Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey and we have the capacity to process over 1m tonnes of waste and recycled aggregates every year.

We have grown year-on-year into a multi-disciplined provider of demolition, remediation, earthworks, waste management, recycling, virgin and recycled aggregates and ready-mix concrete.

We continually invest for the future and typically spend over £5m each year on infrastructure, plant and equipment. We’re committed to providing great products, services and solutions for our customers. For further information, please visit www.rcollard.com

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants received on Indeed, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, we thank you for your interest but please assume that your application has not been progressed on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have the valid Right to Work in the UK?

Work Location: In person