Weighbridge Operator

Job description / Role

• Control & coordinate waste movement on and off sites so that all acceptable waste materials entering or leaving the Landfill are recorded and accounted for, in line with licensing requirements.
• Direct traffic coming onto site and operate weighbridge, recording all vehicles entering/leaving the site;
• Record weights & waste type by vehicle, completing appropriate documentation and collect driver signatures, etc for accounting purpose; update system accordingly;
• Maintain the weighbridge and general area of the weighbridge including the office in a clean, tidy and hazard free condition;
• Adhere to licensing guidelines and collate monthly data by waste type & by customer as part of management information and for environmental returns;
• Assist with general administrative duties and customer service,
• Attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks or requests as required, in order to meet KPIs.
• Responsible in exercising due diligence towards health & safety of self & others in the organization
• Responsible to comply with the applicable HSE procedures, instructions, requirements, standards received from regulatory and statutory bodies
• Responsible for reporting to superior occurrences, events, violations and acts that may impact staff health and safety or the environment

Requirements

• Drive for Results
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Planning and Organizing
• Strong organisational & communication skills with the ability to work under pressure & on own initiative;
• Weighbridge and or waste management experience preferable but not essential;

About the Company

Averda is the leading provider of waste management services to emerging markets. For over 35 years, Averda has been continuously improving living and working environments for millions of people by providing effective and transformative city cleaning and waste management services.

Averda was built on the idea that clean streets are one of the cornerstones of growth and prosperity, delivering safer, healthier environments for communities to flourish.

As urban populations continue to boom across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Averda is uniquely placed to work with fast-growing countries to develop long-term and sustainable waste management solutions for cities and expanding urban centres.