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Jobs by Experience drjobs

1-3years

Job Location drjobs

Plymouth - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

UM 14 - 14

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Weighbridge Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a busy weighbridge facility ensuring legal compliance with waste regulations and maintaining high standards of customer service.
Acting as the first point of contact for customers this role involves accurate data entry cash handling and enforcing site protocols in a fast-paced environment.
The position contributes directly to maintaining a clean safe and well-managed site.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Greet and assist customers on-site and over the phone offering advice and guidance on correct waste disposal procedures.
Operate the weighbridge system to record vehicle waste and account data accurately.
Ensure waste presented is in line with the site s permit and relevant environmental legislation (including Duty of Care).
Handle payments process card transactions manage cash and complete daily banking duties.
Monitor and enforce compliance with site regulations and accepted waste protocols.
Verify documentation and customer credentials (e.g. Waste Carrier Licences and charitable status).
Maintain IT systems and input accurate data for reporting statistics and financial records.
Produce basic written documentation including letters reports and spreadsheets.
Order and maintain office supplies and weighbridge equipment stock levels.

Skills/Experience:
Strong customer service experience with the ability to handle challenging interactions tactfully.
Sound judgement and discretion when checking paperwork and allowing or denying site access.
Good numerical and literacy skills minimum of 2 GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Experience in cash handling basic finance or banking processes.
Competent keyboard skills with experience using databases email and Microsoft Office applications.
Confident communicator both face-to-face and via phone.
Able to work reliably in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Knowledge of waste legislation including the Environmental Protection Act (Duty of Care).
Awareness of health and safety procedures in an operational setting.
Familiarity with weighbridge systems or previous experience in a waste management environment.
Willingness to work towards relevant weighbridge operations qualifications.

Additional Information:
The closing date: 05/08/2025 @16:00.

Strong customer service experience, with the ability to handle challenging interactions tactfully. Sound judgement and discretion when checking paperwork and allowing or denying site access. Good numerical and literacy skills minimum of 2 GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English (or equivalent). Experience in cash handling, basic finance, or banking processes. Competent keyboard skills with experience using databases, email, and Microsoft Office applications. Confident communicator both face-to-face and via phone. Able to work reliably in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or demonstrable equivalent experience. Knowledge of waste legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act (Duty of Care). Awareness of health and safety procedures in an operational setting. Familiarity with weighbridge systems or previous experience in a waste management environment. Willingness to work towards relevant weighbridge operations qualifications.

Employment Type

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