Weighbridge Operator
Biffa Waste Services
Weighbridge Operator
Biffa Waste Services
Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal
Biffa Waste Services · Wakefield, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11
Salary: GBP 31,336–31,336
Workplace: on_site
Weighbridge Operator – South Kirkby, Wakefield
Salary: £31,336.50 per annum
Normal working hours of 37.5 hours per week, 3 weekly rota, week 1 - 07:00-15:00, week 2 - 08:00-16:00, week 3 10:00-18:00
1 in every 3 Saturday's - 08:00-16:00 (day off in the week given)
6 month contract (with potential to go permanent)
The main purpose of the role is to process incoming and outgoing transactions at a weighbridge in the Wakefield area. If you have Weighbridge experience or are an excel whiz, then we want to hear from you!
Your key responsibilities:
• Accurately weighing vehicles entering and leaving the site
• Ensuring correct paperwork is completed for incoming and outgoing loads
• Checking compliance of loads according to local operating procedures
• Ensure tickets are processed in compliance with the performance framework
• Complete basic tonnage reconciliations for waste leaving and entering sites
• Report running on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Maintaining the traffic management system and to ensure the safe operation of the site
• Ensuring vehicle turnaround times are adhered to or report delays
• Able to work across other sites when needed
Essential criteria for this role:
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, meticulous attention to detail.
• A valid UK driving licence
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Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal
Biffa Waste Services is a UK-based integrated waste management provider that handles waste collection, recycling, and disposal for businesses. Its services are tailored contracts that cover the full lifecycle of waste, from on-site collection to sorting, treatment, and final disposal. The company operates an extensive UK infrastructure and invests in energy recovery facilities and advanced recycling technologies to recover value from waste and reduce environmental impact. Unlike smaller, niche operators, Biffa differentiates itself through its scale, UK focus, and ability to offer end-to-end solutions under strict regulatory and governance standards. The overarching goal is to advance the circular economy by turning waste into usable materials or energy while delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions for commercial clients and driving sustainable long-term growth.
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