Location
Harlow Waste Transfer Station

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£25,959 to £27,613 per annum

About the Role
As a Weighbridge Operator, you will be the first point of contact on site, responsible for managing all site traffic and visitors. You will lead all weighbridge duties within the Essex County Council waste service, organising collections with third parties and maintaining accurate records of waste levels to ensure site capacity meets contractual KPIs. You will liaise with third parties, contractors, and internal staff to deliver a cost-effective and efficient service to site users and drivers.

You will ensure all legal obligations and regulations are met, arrange maintenance for the weighbridge system, and report defects to minimise downtime. Managing visitors and site users to comply with strict Health and Safety and Environmental regulations will be a key part of your role, including liaising with statutory inspectors such as the Environment Agency and HSE.

Your responsibilities include operating the weighbridge system in line with Duty of Care regulations, site rules, safe systems of work, and risk assessments. You will manage site traffic, check incoming loads for compliance with site licence and permitted waste types, and ensure all drivers are inducted and aware of site rules and health and safety requirements. Accurate recording of weights and waste types by vehicle, completing documentation, and collecting driver signatures will be essential.

You will promptly report any contamination, non-conforming wastes, or system anomalies to your Line Manager. You will complete essential records related to waste movement, duty of care, and consignment notes fully and accurately, whether written or electronic. Quarterly audits of waste data will be conducted in accordance with environmental permitting regulations and financial budgeting.

Additionally, you will assist with accident and incident investigations, deliver Tool-Box Talks to staff and drivers, and support the Site Manager with compliance paperwork and site inspections to ensure statutory compliance with environment and Health and Safety. You may be required to carry out other duties as needed to meet service requirements.

Experience
Experience with weighbridge software and previous experience working within the waste sector is desirable. Working knowledge of waste duty of care requirements is expected.

About you
You should be self-confident with the ability to organise and direct incoming and outgoing vehicles. Honesty and reliability are essential. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, along with good numeric skills are required. You must be competent in using computer systems, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software such as Microsoft Word.

Qualifications
A minimum of GCSE (or equivalent by experience) in English and Maths is desirable. You must have the current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.