Weighbridge Administrator

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Forth Ports Group - Forth Ports Leith Full time
Forth Ports Group - Forth Ports Leith- Edinburgh- Share
Weighbridge Administrator:

About us


Forth Ports is an established Port Authority which has grown to be the UK's 3rd largest Port Operator Group in the UK.

We are a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world.


We have recently announced our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, as well as our substantial investment in infrastructure, port services and towage to support the build out of the UK's renewable energy sector, including offshore wind.

Now is an exciting time to join us as we embark on this exciting, transformational journey.

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  • Important Information
  • Location: Forth Ports Leith, Forth Ports Ltd, 100 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, City of Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
Date Posted: 8th May 2024-
Closing Date: 22nd May 2024- Industry: Logistics & Transport- Job Type: Full time- Salary: £30,000.

00 Yearly
About the role:

About the role


Responsible for all administrative and stock control tasks to support the Port's cargo handling activities for the loading, discharging, storage and distribution of cargo.

Our cargoes include extensive agricultural products, aggregates and other break bulk commodities.

The role also includes working closely with the team on completing work and audits related to ISO 9001:2015, TASCC & OFF.

Your standard working pattern will be 39 hours per week, flexible over 7 days.

As overtime can be a regular feature of the role you should be willing to work extra hours as required to meet our business needs.


Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring that all weighbridge related data is promptly and accurately entered into our Integrated Port Operating system (IPOS).
  • Accurately record all relevant cargo and commodity activity in our IPOS system to generate receipt and invoicing information.
  • Carry out routine stock checking within our warehousing and shed areas and investigate any shortfalls in commodities. Generate reports using IPOS and Microsoft Excel to ensure accuracy of stock control and investigate any irregularities.
  • Undertake thorough internal audits based on set standards and provide detailed reports from Operations management.
  • Work collaboratively with the Operations team to ensure our procedures are being followed correctly.
  • Work with our wider Port Operations team to facilitate free flowing customer collections from the weighbridge area.
  • Promptly resolve customer and other stakeholder queries and be the first point of contact for all weighbridge enquiries.
  • Ensure weighbridge is correctly calibrated and fully operational at all times.

What are we looking for?

  • You will be a capable administrator, ideally with good, relevant experience working in a port, transport or logistics environment. Previous weighbridge experience would also be desirable.
  • You must be highly organised and have a good attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of all weighbridge information.
  • Excellent IT skills including a sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
  • The volume of work will vary so you need to be flexible to meet business priorities, remaining calm and helpful when under pressure. Your role will see you dealing with colleagues in the Port as well as our customers therefore excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Full driving licence, valid in the UK.

What can Forth Ports offer you?
Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and friendly working culture is something we are very proud of

We can offer you:

  • A competitive salary
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Company pension plan and life assurance cover
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Free car parking and business mileage allowance
  • Corporate discounts for a wide range of businesses UK wide including gym memberships, restaurants, car rentals & holidays
What you will need

Required criteria

  • The right to work in the UK
  • Full driving licence, valid in the UK
  • Experienced and capable administrator
  • Good attention to detail
  • Strong IT skills
  • Experience of using data entry systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired criteria

  • Experience working in a similar role in a port, transport or logistics environment

Forth Ports Group:

- "As sure as the tide " - 50 years and counting - delivering outstanding results, on all manner of projects. Customers from around the world rely on our expertise to realise their ambitions.

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies.

The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports

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