Weighbridge Test Unit Operator

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time £35,000 - £40,000 per year
Weighbridge Test Unit Operator - West Yorkshire Joint Services

Organisations

West Yorkshire Joint Services

Hours

37 hours per week (over 4 days)

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Leeds and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of West Yorkshire Joint Services

West Yorkshire Trading Standards Calibration Service is looking for an enthusiastic individual to drive and operate our weighbridge test unit as well as assisting with other calibration duties as required.

The primary role of the post holder will be to drive and operate the weighbridge test unit, which comprises of a purpose built 44000kg articulated vehicle carrying calibrated weights and forklift truck.

The post holder will also provide support and assistance to complete a range of tasks relating to the inspection, calibration and verification of weighing and measuring equipment.

The postholder must be prepared to travel around the country on a regular basis to meet the needs of national contracts; occasional overnight stays are required. A full driving licence category C and E (formerly HGV1 & HGV2) along with up-to-date CPC and forklift truck licence (Counterbalance) are essential for this post, however we are willing to provide appropriate forklift truck training and CPC training if required. Basic ICT and administration skills would also be an advantage.

There will also be a requirement for this post holder to work additional days from time to time to cover demand for the weighbridge test unit and to cover leave and any sickness of the other Weighbridge Test Unit Driver.

Applicants should note that the post requires the repeated manual handling of heavy equipment up to 25kg in weight, therefore candidates must have a level of fitness to undertake the requirements of the role. Further details of these requirements can be obtained through an informal discussion with Matthew Broome on

For an informal discussion about this post please contact:

Matthew Broome – Metrology Manager ) Tel:

To apply for the role please see our website Work for us )

Applications from agencies or CVs will not be accepted.

Close date Friday 31st October 2025 – at 12 noon.

Please complete the application and recruitment monitoring form and submit to by the closing date. Please specify the job reference number on your application.

West Yorkshire Joint Services is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity in the workplace for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion / belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

NOTE: CANVASSING OF, OR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO ANY COUNCILLOR OR SENIOR OFFICER OF WYJS OR THE CONSTITUENT LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL DISQUALIFY CANDIDATE

Closing date

31 October 2025, 12:00 PM


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