Weighbridge Operator

Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15 per hour

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)

At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Weighbridge Operator to support the safe, accurate and compliant movement of materials at a busy operational site in Sheffield.

You will coordinate with drivers, yard operations, transport, commercial and compliance teams to ensure vehicle movements are recorded correctly, documentation is complete and site procedures are followed.

This role would suit someone with strong administration skills, accurate data-entry ability and confidence communicating with different teams in a busy operational environment. Previous weighbridge or waste industry experience would be beneficial, but training on the weighbridge system will be provided where required.

Important to Know

• Location: Sheffield

• Pay: £15 per hour

• Contract: Permanent

• This is a site-based operational role.

• Accuracy, record-keeping and compliance are central to the position.

• Previous AMCS system experience is beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the weighbridge using the AMCS system, with training provided where required.

• Record vehicle details and weights accurately.

• Communicate with the Yard Operations team using two-way radio.

• Ensure incoming and outgoing waste transfer notes are completed correctly.

• Check waste carrier licences against the national register.

• Liaise with yard staff and the Commercial & Compliance Team Leader regarding out-of-specification materials.

• Assist with contaminated load reports.

• Coordinate with the Transport team to ensure outgoing materials reach the correct destination with the appropriate paperwork and access codes.

• Maintain compliant document storage and archiving.

• Prepare written reports when required.

Essential Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, complete records and provide accurate information.
• Confidence using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Organised and practical approach to daily tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational, transport, commercial and compliance teams.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience operating a weighbridge.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, logistics or a similar operational environment.
• Familiarity with AMCS or other operational management systems.
• Experience handling compliance documentation, waste transfer notes or vehicle records.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment.
• £15 per hour.
• Training on the weighbridge system where required.
• An opportunity to develop your experience in operational administration, compliance and resource recovery.