Weighbridge Operator & Administrator

May 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Weighbridge Operator & Administrator

Weighbridge Operator & Administrator

Astley, Lancashire

Temporary, full-time

Competitive Salary

Breedon Group plc is the largest independent construction materials group in the UK. They operate the country's largest cement plant, two cement import terminals, around 60 quarries, 26 asphalt plants, 200 ready-mixed concrete & mortar plants and three concrete block plants, employing around 2,300 people nationwide.

The Group is currently seeking a Weighbridge Operator & Administrator for their Astley Moss Quarry in Lancashire. The role is temporary and is expected to be approximately 12 months in duration.

A key responsibility of the role will be liaising with drivers entering and leaving the site, ensuring despatch transactions are executed accurately and efficiently. You will ensure weights are recorded and paperwork is issued and is compliant with relevant standards. You will also carry out other administration duties involved with a busy site, including:

  • Ensuring all customer material tickets are monitored, tracked and scanned to ensure proof of delivery to the customer is maintained in a timely and efficient manner
  • Reviewing tickets received and ensuring all supplementary charges are added to the system
  • Raising purchase orders
  • Managing supplier and customer invoice queries
  • Recording overtime, ensuring approvals are sought, and submitting to payroll for processing
  • Other ad-hoc duties as required for the efficient and smooth running of the site

You will ideally have previous experience of working in a busy administrative role. You must be highly organised and have the ability to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders. Excellent IT and verbal communication skills are also essential.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.