Weighbridge Operator

Working Hours: Monday -Tuesday 7am to 5pm with 1 hour for lunch

We are looking for a Weighbridge Operator to be the friendly face and reliable point of contact at our site based in Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham. In this crucial front-line role, you will welcome both Grundon and external drivers, ensuring the smooth and accurate weighing of vehicles as they arrive and leave the site.

What You will do as a Weighbridge Operator:

• Accurately generate weighbridge tickets for all incoming and outgoing loads while capturing and verifying essential details such as vehicle registration, customer information, product type, haulier, source/destination and order numbers.
• Maintain the weighbridge balance at zero, promptly report any operational issues to your manager and inform drivers if their vehicle exceeds the weight limit.
• Check that all drivers and visitors are wearing the correct safety clothing before entering the site.
• Ensure no material is accepted or dispatched if a customer account is on credit stop (unless authorised by Site Management or Credit Control).
• Review inbound documentation to ensure compliance with the site's environmental permit, and accurately complete all outbound paperwork in accordance with legal and company standards
• Register visitors, ensure necessary inductions are completed and provide drivers and visitors with site rules and safety instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional weighbridge office.
• Answer calls professionally and collaborate with the team to maintain efficient and safe operations
• Take responsibility for your own health and safety, using PPE, and reporting any incidents, accidents, or near misses.
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures, particularly around health & safety and compliance
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties or ad hoc projects assigned by your manager or senior leadership team

What You will need:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining precision and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication skills both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Flexibility with working hours to support smooth and efficient site operations.
• A willingness to learn, including gaining a basic understanding of environmental permits.
• A proactive mindset and ability to suggest improvements to help the team or site run better.
• Motivation to develop new skills and grow within the role.
• Consistently punctual with a reliable attendance record
• Demonstrates strong numerical and written communication abilities
• Confident and proficient with computers, with excellent IT skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon.
• Life insurance cover.
• 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.