Weighbridge Operator

Weighbridge Operator

Location: Doncaster
Permanent | Full Time
Competitive Salary + Benefits

We''re recruiting on behalf of a well-established recycling and waste management business for a Weighbridge Operator to join their busy site operations team.

This is a varied role combining weighbridge operations, site administration and health & safety support. You''ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the site while helping to maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency.

The Role

As a Weighbridge Operator, you''ll coordinate vehicle movements, manage weighbridge activities and support the site''s health & safety processes. You''ll work closely with production, transport and site management teams to ensure operations run safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the site''s weighbridge, accurately recording inbound and outbound vehicle movements
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing loads, ensuring all documentation is completed correctly
• Inspect and photograph loads where required
• Complete quality exception reports and production reporting
• Ensure export documentation and compliance requirements are met
• Carry out daily and weekly operational checks
• Support the site''s health & safety systems, ensuring records and compliance documentation are maintained
• Maintain fire logbooks, emergency equipment records and complete regular safety inspections
• Carry out site inductions for visitors and contractors, ensuring all sign-in procedures are followed
• Monitor and report environmental requirements, including odour and fly reporting
• Assist with batching coordination and assay reporting
• Support the onboarding and training of new employees
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across the site, ensuring PPE and safe working procedures are followed at all times

About You

We''re looking for someone with previous experience in a weighbridge, logistics, recycling, waste management or industrial environment who enjoys taking ownership of site operations and supporting a safe working environment.

You''ll ideally have:

• Previous weighbridge or transport administration experience
• A good understanding of Health & Safety procedures within an industrial environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• The ability to prioritise workload in a busy operational environment
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• A strong commitment to health, safety and compliance

The following certifications or experience would be advantageous, although training may be provided:

First Aid

Banksman

Fire Marshal

Forklift Truck (FLT)

Telehandler

Experience supporting Health & Safety activities within an industrial or manufacturing environment

What''s on Offer

Permanent, full-time position

Competitive salary and benefits package

Varied role offering responsibility and autonomy

Stable opportunity with a growing and established business

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

If you''re an organised and proactive Weighbridge Operator looking for your next challenge within a busy industrial environment, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.