Weighbridge Operative

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Ready to find the right role for you? Salary - £14.00ph plus Veolia benefits Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00. Monthly pay Date pending - this will then go to 2 shifts that will be 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm on a rotating basis, changing shifts every week. Location - Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility, Battlefield Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EQ The new Plastics Recycling Facility (PRF) is designed to process up to 200,000 tonnes of non-hazardous plastics annually. This processing includes manual separation, size reduction, automatic sorting, granulation, cleaning, washing, and either baling or bagging. Potential start date - 7th March 2026 When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of iits resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of three days. Access to our people's pension scheme Free physiotherapy service Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What will you be doing? Operate and maintain the weighbridge system and accurately record the weight and other specified details of vehicles both entering and leaving the site. Ensure that the company procedures are followed for the acceptance of waste, the weighing of vehicles and sale of materials Complete accurate and detailed records for the export of materials and extract statistics on a weekly / monthly basis Liaise with site operational team to ensure efficiency of the operations Provide an inductions and issue instructions to drivers of vehicles entering and leaving site Maintain a tidy and organised weighbridge office environment. Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies. Assist with administrative tasks as required. Handle customer queries and provide excellent service. Report any weighbridge malfunctions or issues promptly. Operate a teletruk FLT - training provded What are we looking for? Excellent IT skills Similar administration experience within a busy operational function Good knowledge of health and safety Strong communication and problem solving skills. Be willing to be trained to operate an FLT What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.