Weighbridge Supervisor

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.

• 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

• Proven experience working in a waste / transport / logistics role within a fast-paced, busy environment
• Strong people management skills
• Good organisational skills, 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
• Well presented with a confident and professional manner
• Previous experience working in the waste industry would be highly advantageous; however, full training will be provided if you do not have this

• Up to £16.00 per hour DOE
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 1 in 4 Saturdays, 7.00am-12.30pm only
• 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
• Long Service holidays and awards
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free skip offered to employees each year
• Full PPE and branded uniform supplied
• Lots more fantastic company events and perks

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.