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Weighbridge Operator

CTS Recruitment LTD
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5ND

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role involves the efficient operation of a weighbridge, requiring accurate recording of vehicle weights for waste and recyclables.
  • The position is part-time, requiring 4 days of work per week including Saturdays, with hours from 7am to 5pm.
  • A salary range of £25,000 to £26,000 is offered for this administrative role.
  • Candidates should have experience using Microsoft Excel and ideally possess a background in customer service.
  • The position requires basic numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, along with the ability to manage compliance and handle customer complaints.

In this role you will provide efficient and effective weighbridge operation. This involves ensuring that all vehicles carrying waste or recyclables are weighed as they both enter & exit the facility and accurately recording this information. This is an administration role, and we are looking for someone who is experienced in using Microsoft Excel.

  • You will be working 4 days per week which will include either 3 or 4 days during the week AND every other Saturday
  • 7am - 5pm - 9.5 hours per day
  • You will be required to work across our 2 sites - Lynnbottom Household Waste Recycling Centre and the Isle of wight Waste Recovery Park - both located in Newport (PO30)
  • Salary for the role - £25,000 - £26,000

Role Responsibilities:

  • Undertake the operation of the weighbridge and accompanying general administrative duties including recording weights & waste type by vehicle, whilst ensuring completion of the appropriate documentation in line with Environmental Regulations, as and when required
  • Efficiently input data onto the weighbridge from vehicles collecting/delivering to the site
  • To respond to public, trade and other queries directly and by telephone in a pleasant and efficient manner - dealing courteously with complaints and enquiries
  • Maintain the best operational relationship between the public, other customers and client representatives, ensuring Waste Acceptance Criteria is adhered to at all times
  • Ensure acceptance of waste complies with Duty of Care and Special Waste Regulations where appropriate
  • To undertake routine computer and weighbridge alterations or adjustments where possible to do so in accordance with Thalia procedures
  • Act as a personal role model to colleagues in driving adherence to core procedures, policies and systems
  • Ensure all site visitors have received full Health & Safety induction and are wearing the correct PPE

The Person:

  • Customer service background (desirable)
  • Basic numeracy, literacy, and IT skills. Understanding risk assessments / safe systems of work and working in accordance with them.
  • Handling and processing auditable information
  • Experience of maintaining compliance of paperwork
  • Experience of dealing with customer complaints and escalating appropriately
  • Able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
  • Handling card sales payments for materials we accept

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.