Weighbridge Operator

As a weighbridge operator based at Ward, Griffon Road, Ilkeston, you will serve as the central point of safety communications, security and directing customer activity within the facility.

You will be responsible for weighing inbound and outbound vehicles and maintaining accurate records for the site. This is a customer facing role and requires good communication and people skills.

An overview of the role:

- Being the first point of contact for the site and liaising with customers and colleagues
- Strict adherence to the documentation process
- Up to date recordkeeping of site-specific data
- Assessing the type of incoming material
- Adhere to strict Health and Safety standards.
- Follow written and verbal instruction with accuracy
- Updating stock sheets of various grades of metal and waste

**Skills and Knowledge Required**:

- Experience within the metal/waste recycling industry is beneficial
- Must be trustworthy, reliable, and highly motivated with good people skills essential.
- Flexible to work overtime as and when required.

**What is in it for you?**

We offer a diverse role with the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, the ability to work on your own initiative and be part of a busy team.

**About us**:
Today Ward Recycling has an annual turnover in excess of £250m, employs over 350 people and operates a fleet of over 120 vehicles. The company is now managed by third and fourth generation family members who continue their commitment to developing waste management and recycling techniques, saving their customers money and helping them to meet and exceed their recycling targets. As a modern business, Ward are aiming to be a positive force in the world. We believe that if we treat our customers, partners, staff and neighbours with respect and dignity, we will succeed in both our business and sustainability goals. As a waste management and resource recycling specialist, the environment is close to our hearts.

We are committed to delivering market-leading performance on key environmental issues in our business, with our customers, our supply chain, and our end consumers.

Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company with a sense of purpose, committed to developing waste management and recycling techniques with an environmental conscience?

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ilkeston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Weighbridge: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Weighbridge Operator