At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage site control and ensure smooth vehicle flow at a busy landfill.
- Company: Join Biffa, a leader in waste management and sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn £13.25 per hour with flexible part-time hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on diversity.
- Why this job: Make a difference in waste management while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer service and basic IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 13.25 - 13.25 £ per hour.
Weighbridge Clerk/Site Checker - Poplars Landfill
Working Pattern: (Part time) 20 hours per week (Monday's and Tuesday's)
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Please note: This is a temporary position.
The main purpose of the Weighbridge/Site Checker is to be responsible for site control duties ensuring the smooth flow of customer vehicles on a busy landfill & ATRF operation, working both unsupervised and under instruction by the site foreman or manager. The Part-time Site checker will be expected to cover sickness & leave periods of the full time Site checker.
Key responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain two 50,000kg weighbridges.
- Ensure site control is maintained, ensuring that contractors and visitors have appropriate inductions and permits, if required.
- Monitor other personnel working at or customers delivering waste at the site to ensure compliance with site rules, and promptly report breaches via the near miss reporting procedure.
- Carry out hourly roll calls of site personnel and contractors to ensure their safety on site.
- Promptly report customer queries/complaints or unexpected problems such as customers on stop, site damage.
- Understand and implement waste duty of care requirements and carry out load checking procedures, coordinating with customers and operatives any sampling when required.
- Understand relevant items of the site permit via induction and toolbox talks.
Essential criteria for the Weighbridge/Site Checker:
- Previous experience in a busy customer-led environment.
- IT literate, experience with excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to work unsupervised or under instruction.
- Able to communicate verbally and can speak and understand English.
- Good time keeping is essential.
- Must be able to read and understand simple information relating to daily work.
- Must be able to write simple but clear reports such as defect reports, near misses.
- Ability to remain calm in busy periods.
- Must be numerate and able to deal with credit control issues.
Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
Weighbridge Clerk / Site Checker - Temporary employer: Biffa
Biffa is an excellent employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture, particularly at our Poplars Landfill site. With a commitment to diversity and equality, we offer meaningful part-time roles that allow for personal growth and development while contributing to sustainable waste management. Join us in making a difference in the community, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to enhance your skills.
