Weighbridge Administrator

Exciting Opportunity: Weighbridge Administrator with Network Recruitment Wales

Join a Dynamic Team in Newport!Are you an organised, versatile individual with a blend of administrative and operational skills? Network Recruitment Wales is delighted to offer a temporary Weighbridge Administrator position at a busy recycling centre in Newport. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both desk-based and hands-on tasks, and is ready to contribute to efficient waste management operations.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Weighbridge Administrator 
• Location: Newport
• Employment Type: Temporary (12 weeks)
• Start Date: 21 July 2025
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Salary:
  • PAYE: £13.26 per hour
  • Umbrella: £16.84 per hour

Why This Role?
As a Weighbridge Administrator, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the operations of a busy recycling centre. This role combines administrative tasks with the flexibility to assist with operational duties, including the potential to operate plant machinery like tractors or telehandlers. You’ll contribute to the smooth running of the weighbridge, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient waste processing while supporting a commitment to sustainability.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage weighbridge operations, including recording and processing vehicle weights for waste disposal.
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, maintaining accurate records, and generating reports.
• Handle customer and driver interactions professionally, ensuring clear communication and excellent service.
• Monitor and verify waste types to ensure compliance with recycling and disposal regulations.
• Assist with operational tasks as needed, including operating plant machinery (e.g., tractors, telehandlers) if required and appropriately licensed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and safe working practices.
• Complete relevant documentation accurately and promptly.
• Report any incidents or concerns to the Site Manager or Supervisor immediately.
• Support the team in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient site environment.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the one-off project.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a proactive and adaptable individual with a strong mix of administrative and operational experience. You’ll need:

• Essential:
  • Experience in both operational and administrative roles, ideally in waste management or a similar environment.
  • Willingness to work outdoors and operate plant machinery (e.g., tractors, telehandlers) if required (relevant licences advantageous).
  • Strong organisational and communication skills for managing records and interacting with customers/drivers.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to varying tasks.
  • Commitment to health and safety practices and compliance with site policies.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Completed health declaration/questionnaire.
  • Criminal convictions declaration.
  • Up-to-date CV.
• Desirable:
  • Experience operating plant machinery (e.g., tractors, telehandlers) with relevant licences.
  • Familiarity with weighbridge operations or waste management processes.
  • Basic IT skills for data entry and record-keeping.

Candidate Requirements (Mandatory at Submission):

• Health declaration/questionnaire.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Criminal convictions declaration.
• Up-to-date CV.
• On Offer Acceptance:
  • Signed confidentiality agreement.
  • Two years of references/work history.

Interview Details:

• Date: 16 July 2025
• Location: Newport
• Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
• Interviewers: Site Manager and Supervisor
• Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate experience in both operational and administrative roles and a willingness to work outdoors and drive plant machinery if needed.

Why Choose Network Recruitment Wales?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re dedicated to connecting talented individuals with roles that make a difference. This position offers:

• A competitive salary and the chance to work on a unique, short-term project.
• A dynamic role combining administrative and operational responsibilities.
• The opportunity to contribute to sustainable waste management practices.
• A supportive work environment at a well-established recycling centre in Newport.

Additional Information:

• This is an on-site role with potential outdoor work.
• You’ll need to adhere to health and safety, safeguarding, and equal opportunities policies, reporting any concerns promptly.
• The role may involve operating plant machinery, so relevant experience or licences are advantageous.
• This is a temporary position to support a one-off project, with no hybrid working option.

Ready to Apply?
Join a team committed to efficient and sustainable waste management! To apply, submit your CV, health declaration/questionnaire, proof of eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal convictions declaration to Network Recruitment Wales. Successful candidates will be invited for an on-site interview, estimated to be 16 July 2025.

Contact Us:
For more details or to apply, contact Network Recruitment Wales on 01443 230222 or visit our website at https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrw-people/.