Weighbridge Operative

1 week ago


Newport, United Kingdom South West Wood Products Ltd Full time

South West Wood Products is one of the largest most successful processors of waste wood in the South West and South Wales. We are looking for an experienced Weighbridge Operative who has a professional can do attitude, is a team player with a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills. Attention to detail is key in this job so ideally we are looking for someone who is also an experienced administrator or data entry clerk. The position will be based at our site in Newport.

The main purpose in this role is to greet customers and drivers, to accurately record vehicle weight data and issue or receive appropriate paperwork as vehicles deliver or remove materials to and from site. To complete daily spreadsheets and communicate them daily or within the given deadlines. To ensure visitors and contractors are signed in and introduced to the relevant sponsor upon arrival.

Have previous experience of working on a Weighbridge in a similar environment
Have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety
Be Computer Literate and demonstrate attention to detail
Have excellent Communication Skills
Have excellent Customer Care
Present themselves at all times in a Professional Manner

Hold a full clean drivers license

Full training will be provided on our systems for the Weighbridge as well as training to be able to cover the Laboratory during Holidays and other absences.

The Weighbridge is required to be open and manned 6 days a week: Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm, Friday 6am to 5pm, Saturday 6am to finish. Saturday working is paid at a premium.

**Qualifications**
- Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Administrative experience with a focus on data entry and clerical tasks
- Strong phone etiquette and communication skills for customer service interactions
- Organisational skills to manage weighbridge operations efficiently
- Typing skills to input data accurately and efficiently
- Office experience preferred to handle various administrative tasks efficiently

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: From £12.88 per hour

Expected hours: 57.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NEW0123



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