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Transport Operator

Reed
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8QW

Salary

£11.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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.

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  • The Weighbridge Operator position in Tewkesbury is a full-time role with a salary of £11.50 per hour and requires an immediate start.
  • Candidates should possess good IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a full UK driving license, with a strong attention to detail being essential.
  • The job involves managing vehicle flow, ensuring accurate data recording, and maintaining site safety, including paperwork verification and communication with personnel.
  • Availability for Saturday morning work is necessary, and the role offers various benefits such as life assurance, gym membership discounts, and career progression opportunities.
  • The company values honesty, family, hard work, reliability, and environmental sustainability.
Weighbridge Operator
  • Location: Tewkesbury
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Working Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm, including Saturday mornings (7am-1pm) as required
  • Immediate start available
  • £11.50/hour

We are seeking a Weighbridge Operator to join our team at the Tewkesbury depot. This role is essential for managing the flow of vehicles, ensuring accurate data recording, and maintaining site safety and administration. If you are a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and IT proficiency, we encourage you to apply.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Manage all vehicles entering and exiting the depot, weighing each load and recording data accurately.
  • Ensure all vehicles have the correct, fully completed paperwork.
  • Record and calculate inputs and outputs for the site.
  • Communicate via radio with yard and transfer shed personnel.
  • Produce weighbridge tickets and complete waste transfer notes.
  • Monitor gross/tare/nett weights of vehicles to ensure legal weight limits are adhered to.
  • Handle payments for disposal/collections as required.
  • Perform general site administration and respond to customer enquiries via phone and email.
  • Ensure all visitors have the correct PPE before entering the site.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Availability to work Saturday mornings on a rota basis.
  • Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word & Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills and telephone manner.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Professional liaison with drivers and site visitors.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
Benefits:
  • Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Corporate gym membership discount.
  • Staff discount on services.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Unlimited access to mental health support.
Core Values:
  • Honesty - We value transparency in all our dealings.
  • Family Values - We uphold a strong sense of unity, respect, and high moral standards.
  • Hardworking - We believe in the power of dedication and perseverance.
  • Reliability - Our word is our bond, and we strive to uphold it.
  • Environmental Sustainability - Committed to reducing our environmental impact, we recycle over 90% of our waste and champion a greener future.

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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.