We’re now looking for an experienced Weighbridge professional to lead a busy and vital part of our operation. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the drive to take ownership of the role and make it their own.
The role
- responsible for the day to day operation of the weighbridge, and for developing, leading and driving the continuous improvement of our weighbridge operations
- supervise the weighbridge team in duties and performance
- accurately log all vehicles and weights entering/leaving the site, and direct vehicles to the appropriate loading/unloading areas, ensuring effective traffic flow
- carry out daily checks on jobs, ensuring they have the correct pricing, weights and PO numbers before signing off to accounts
- ensure that vehicles have the necessary paperwork for forward movements from the site to destination
- ensure that the weighbridge is covered and attended during all opening times
What you need
- proven experience working in a waste / transport / logistics role within a fast-paced, busy environment
- strong people management skills
- good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise work and manage multiple demands
- excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- extremely customer-focused with a good manner, both in-person and on the telephone
- a willingness to adapt and develop knowledge
- ability to work collaboratively with other areas of the business
- previous experience working in the waste industry would be highly advantageous; however, full training will be provided if you do not have this
- well presented with a confident and professional manner
The package
- Up to £16.00 per hour DOE
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- 1 in 4 Saturdays, 7.00am-12.30pm
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with service
- Health Care Cash Plan, including physiotherapy, dental and optical
- Group Life Insurance cover
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career Celebrations – long service holidays and awards
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Programme
- Free skip offered to employees each year
- Full PPE and uniform supplied
- Lots more fantastic company events and perks
Why J. Dickinson & Sons?
J. Dickinson & Sons was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family-owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.
Our values
Recognition - Respect - Growth - Service - Teamwork - Integrity
J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bolton BL6 5BN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (required)
- Waste management: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative: 1 year (required)
- Weighbridge: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
