About the Team

We manage a variety of waste and recyclable materials for Waste Collection Authorities (WCA’s) households and businesses, right across the County. We are committed to building a first-class talented workforce, so that we can offer the absolute best service to our customers. 

About the Role

We are looking for a Weighbridge Operator to support our overall operation at Lower House Farm in Dordon. 

This role is responsible for providing an efficient and effective weighbridge operation, including associated administration, at the Transfer Station. This role involves liaising with drivers, contractors, trade waste producers and the public as well as accepting payments. 

Key Requirements

• You will have the ability to understand instructions, carry them out, and have, or be prepared to develop, a general understanding of health and safety.
• This role will be customer facing so excellent communication skills are essential.
• Literate and numerate
• Ability to use a computer including e-mails and spreadsheet documents such as Excel

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make 

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!? 

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure.  Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.  

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'   

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.  

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. 

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.  

To discuss the role please contact:

Steve Blizard on 07919 169399 stephenblizard@warwickshire.gov.uk  

Michele Barnett on 07795 236901 michelebarnett@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: Midnight on Monday, 9th December 2024
Interview date: w/c Monday, 16 December 2024

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. 

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See?more