Weighbridges are an essential element of the metal purchasing process; they are sited at each depot
and are open typically between the hours of 06.45 to 17.00 on weekdays and 06:45 until 11:45 on
Saturdays. This is a front-line role where attention to detail and excellent customer service is of
paramount importance.
LOCATION: London
WORKING HOURS: 43.75 hours per week, 06:45 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Notifying the line manager of any anomalies, defects or concerns with the weighbridge
- Ensuring all drivers and visitors are wearing appropriate PPE
- Ensuring vehicles are not overloaded
- Notifying a senior manager of any vehicles containing material that needs to be directed to a
quarantine area
- Directing vehicles to appropriate unloading areas via the yardman on duty at the time
- Weighing vehicles on and off site using computer-based weighbridge software
- Completing all documentation relating to the weighbridge and its associated processes and
procedures, including but not limited to, a daily record of materials in and out of the site
- Communicating effectively with yard workers, vehicle drivers and other visitors to the site
- Maintaining the weighbridge office in a clean and tidy condition
- Attending progress meetings with your line manager or other members of the senior management
team as necessary
- Carrying out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time
- Complying with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post
holder’s terms and conditions of employment
- Keep PPE/office stocks to a good standard and order other items when required
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Flexible approach to working hours to ensure the smooth operation of the weighbridge
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- An analytical, problem solving approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Clear effective communication; in person, in writing and on the telephone
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent standard in English and Maths
• Proven administration skills
• IT literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role
• An excellent work ethic
• Ability to use own initiative and work alone as well as part of a team
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