Job Description
Working Hours: Monday -Tuesday 7am to 5pm with 1 hour for lunch
We are looking for a Weighbridge Operator to be the friendly face and reliable point of contact at our site based in Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham. In this crucial front-line role, you will welcome both Grundon and external drivers, ensuring the smooth and accurate weighing of vehicles as they arrive and leave the site.
What You will do as a Weighbridge Operator:
* Accurately generate weighbridge tickets for all incoming and outgoing loads while capturing and verifying essential details such as vehicle registration, customer information, product type, haulier, source/destination and order numbers.
* Maintain the weighbridge balance at zero, promptly report any operational issues to your manager and inform drivers if their vehicle exceeds the weight limit.
* Check that all drivers and visitors are wearing the correct safety clothing before entering the site.
* Ensure no material is accepted or dispatched if a customer account is on credit stop (unless authorised by Site Management or Credit Control).
* Review inbound documentation to ensure compliance with the site’s environmental permit, and accurately complete all outbound paperwork in accordance with legal and company standards
* Register visitors, ensure necessary inductions are completed and provide drivers and visitors with site rules and safety instructions.
* Maintain a clean, organised and professional weighbridge office.
* Answer calls professionally and collaborate with the team to maintain efficient and safe operations
* Take responsibility for your own health and safety, using PPE, and reporting any incidents, accidents, or near misses.
* Adhering to all company policies and procedures, particularly around health & safety and compliance
* Carrying out any other reasonable duties or ad hoc projects assigned by your manager or senior leadership team
What You will need:
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining precision and attention to detail.
* Clear and professional communication skills both face-to-face and over the phone.
* Flexibility with working hours to support smooth and efficient site operations.
* A willingness to learn, including gaining a basic understanding of environmental permits.
* A proactive mindset and ability to suggest improvements to help the team or site run better.
* Motivation to develop new skills and grow within the role.
* Consistently punctual with a reliable attendance record
* Demonstrates strong numerical and written communication abilities
* Confident and proficient with computers, with excellent IT skills
What We Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Discretionary company bonus.
* Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon.
* Life insurance cover.
* 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.