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Weighbridge Operative

United Kingdom, Purton 29137.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 14, 2026
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Job Description

Hills Waste Solutions have an opportunity available for a Weighbridge Operative to join our team based in Purton. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis.

Job Responsibility

  • Maintain and operate the weighbridge office and the processing of vehicles in and out of site, via a computerised weighing system
  • Being first point of contact for drivers at the site
  • Maintaining records both manually and electronically
  • Various administrative activities
  • Dealing with telephone enquiries

Requirements

  • Competent with IT systems including Microsoft office applications
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good Administration skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work

Nice to have

Experience in a similar role or within the Waste industry

What we offer

  • Healthcare maintenance cash plan which can help to cover costs of everyday healthcare including dental, optical, physiotherapy, osteopathy, prescriptions and preventative measures such as health screening
  • Access to shopping and gym discounts
  • Employee assistance programme providing 24/7 access to helplines and information, plus up to 6 counselling sessions per year
  • 21 days holiday per annum increasing annually to 28
  • Holiday trading allowing employees to buy or sell holiday throughout the year
  • Salary Sacrifice cycle to work scheme
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme with 1 x life assurance

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