Weighbridge Operator - Grade C
Plymouth City Council
26th October 2026 - 18th January 2027
£13.26 per hour
Household Waste Recycling Centre, (HWRC), Chelson Meadow, The Ride, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7JT
Customer Service
Teamwork
Organizational skills
IT Competence
Waste Mangement
Efficiency under pressure
Role
Who You Are
We are seeking a confident and reliable Weighbridge Operator to join our busy team on a temporary basis in the first instance, with the potential for extension following review. This role requires someone who works well as part of a team and has strong customer service skills. The successful candidate must be organised, focused, able to retain information, and work efficiently under pressure. Excellent keyboard and data entry skills are essential.
What the Job Involves
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm. The role involves:
- Acting as the first point of contact for customers and providing excellent customer service.
- Ensuring waste compliance with current legislation, environmental permits, and site regulations.
- Recording and managing vehicle type, waste, and account data using IT systems.
- Supporting managers and colleagues with administrative tasks.
- Handling cash transactions, ensuring appropriate payments are received, and undertaking banking duties.
- Producing letters, reports, and other statistical and confidential information.
- Promoting compliance with relevant legislation through careful decision-making and customer interaction.
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Efficiency under pressure
- Keyboard and data entry proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Basic financial transactions
- IT competence
- Compliance awareness