Overview
Post reference: WYJS:16-25. 37 hours per week (over 4 days). Scale WY05 £28,598 - £31,022 / £14.82 - £16.08 per hour. Based at: Morley, Leeds. Permanent.
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.
Responsibilities
* Drive and operate the weighbridge test unit, which comprises of a purpose built 44,000 kg articulated vehicle carrying calibrated weights and forklift truck.
* Provide support and assistance to complete a range of tasks relating to the inspection, calibration and verification of weighing and measuring equipment.
* 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; training in forklift truck and CPC is available if required.
* Basic ICT and administration skills would also be an advantage.
* There is a requirement 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.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Ability to repeatedly perform manual handling of heavy equipment up to 25 kg with suitable fitness.
* Full driving licence category C and E (HGV1 & HGV2) with up-to-date CPC and forklift truck licence (Counterbalance).
* Basic ICT and administration skills are advantageous.
How to apply
To apply for the role please see our website Work for us (wyjs.org.uk).
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 hr@wyjs.org.uk by the closing date. Please specify the job reference number on your application.
Equal opportunities
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.
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