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Job Title Weighbridge Operator
Location: Thames Road, Dartford, DA1 5QJ
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time
Working Hours: 45 Hours, Monday to Sunday (rota)
About Us:
Countrystyle Recycling is part of Heathcote Holdings, a family-run group of complementary, innovative and customer-centric companies. Countrystyle is a trusted local provider of waste services to Local Authorities, Multinationals and businesses in Kent, London and the South East.
About the role:
To ensure the smooth operation of the weighbridge facility at Thames Road and act as a point of contact for our customers. This role is a 3-month fixed-term contract with a potential to extend as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directing traffic coming onto site and operating the weighbridge in line with Company policies and procedures.
- Checking incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site licenses and permitted waste types, and completing all appropriate documentation.
- Acquainting yourself with the Council’s weighbridge management system for operating the Reuse & Recycling Centre’s weighbridge at Thames Road.
- Processing delivery notes and tickets accurately and efficiently.
- Ensuring weighbridge customers are aware of site rules and distribute information and guidance accordingly.
About you:
Essential Requirements:
- 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
- Intermediate level MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous experience working in the Waste Industry
- Previous experience working in a Weighbridge office environment
- GCSE grade A-C level education
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
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Scale Operator, Weigh Station Attendant, Truck Scale Operator, and Weight Control Clerk may also be considered.
