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Weighbridge Operator
Hourly Rate – £12.71 per hour
Hours – 45 Hours per week
Location & Postcode – High Wycombe, SL7 3DJ
As a Weighbridge Operator at FCC Environment, you will operate the site weighbridge, ensuring vehicles carrying waste or recyclables are weighed when entering and exiting the facility. You will also support the operation of mobile plant at the Transfer Station when required, helping to manage waste stockpiles and load waste materials safely and efficiently.
This vacancy is for a full-time position.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 20 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Operating the weighbridge systems in accordance with Duty of Care regulations, the waste management permit and company policies and procedures.
- Maintaining reliable and accurate weighbridge records.
- Providing a courteous and efficient service to customers and haulage subcontractors.
- Ensuring equipment is maintained as required, and appropriate records are completed.
- Undertaking maintenance and cleaning tasks around the site, including grounds maintenance, litter picking and general tidying.
- Providing cover for other team members on the weighbridge or operating mobile plant when required.
- Operating a loading shovel safely and efficiently in line with company procedures.
- Completing daily start-up inspections of mobile plant and reporting any defects to the Site Supervisor.
- Loading vehicles for the onward transportation of waste and helping to ensure waste is moved efficiently around the site.
What are we looking for?
- An honest, hardworking, responsible and reliable individual who can use their own initiative.
- A friendly and professional approach when dealing with customers and visitors.
- Good timekeeping.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills.
- Good numerical skills.
- IT literacy, including previous experience using Microsoft Office packages.
- The ability to work safely and follow relevant procedures and instructions.
- Mobile plant experience, such as a loading shovel or telehandler, would be desirable but is not essential as training can be provided to the successful candidate.
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.
The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
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