Job Description
Durham Council is currently searching for a Weighbridge operator to cover holiday on an ongoing basis. This is a full time temporary position paying £13.20ph including holiday pay.
Post title
Weighbridge Operator (Joint Stocks Landfill)
JE Reference No
Grade
4
Service
Neighbourhood and Climate Change
Service Area
Strategic Waste
Reporting to
Operations Manager
Location
Your normal place of work will be Joint Stocks Landfill Site, Coxhoe, DH6 4RT
DBS
This post is not subject to a disclosure.
Flexitime
This post is eligible for flexitime.
Politically restricted
This post is not designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the requirements of Section 1(5) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and by regulations made from time to time by the Secretary of State.
Description of role
Working as part of a team, responsible for the safe delivery and removal of waste materials to and from the Waste Transfer Station (WTS). This is a frontline role where customer service is of paramount importance.
Duties and responsibilities
· To operate the weighbridge on a day to day basis and produce an accurate weighbridge ticket for all loads entering and leaving the site.
· To operate software systems associated with the weighbridge and record data in a timely and accurate manner. This data includes the customer/haulier details and the material being transported, the correct vehicle registration, source/ destination and any order number. Appropriate training in weights and measures must undertaken.
· To make sure deliveries and collections conform to Waste Management Legislation by inspecting relevant documentation. To ensure outbound documentation is completed accurately and completely in accordance with applicable legislation.
* Handle payments including cash from private customers ensuring detailed accounts are recorded accurately and monies banked on a regular basis.
* Advising site manager / supervisor on some waste legislation.
· To refuse to accept/ issue material when a customer account is on a credit stop (unless prior authorisation is obtained from the Site Manager or credit control department).
· To notify the driver when the vehicle is over-weight.
· To carryout routine checks of weighbridge accuracy and make appropriate adjustments and balanced and reading zero. To carry out non-technical periodic maintenance of the weighbridge in accordance with manufacturer’s checklist such as cleaning. Maintain the weighbridge office and ensure it is kept in a clean and tidy manner.
· To supervisor / team leader of any operational problems with the weighbridge, software systems or offices (i.e. inaccuracies, malfunctions, damage, cleanliness etc).
· To complete relevant records and documentation during daily operations.
· To act as reception at Joint Stocks, carry out inductions relating to site rules and issue permits. Sign in site visitors and record details. To answer the telephone in a professional manner.
· To work with other members of staff including DCC drivers and crews as well as contractors and customers to operate the facility safely and efficiently and resolve operational problems.
· To maintain a working knowledge of all operating and Health and Safety Procedures relevant to the role, and to adhere to these at all times and report incidents where others on site do breach health and safety procedures. To be aware of personal responsibilities towards health and safety, use of PPE, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses.
· To follow standard operating procedures relevant to the post, carrying out the instructions of the line manager in a safe, competent and proper manner and reporting inappropriate behaviour that affects the smooth running of the site.
· To adhere to working patterns as determined by the site manager to ensure the efficient delivery of services. This requires working to a 5 day week but working hours may be extended during peak periods involving working longer days at given times.
· To undertake general tasks across other service areas within the Service as and when required.
· To undertake any other duties as may be required by Supervisors and Managers.
Organisational responsibilities
· Values and behaviours
To demonstrate and be a role model for the council’s values and behaviours to promote and encourage positive behaviours, enhancing the quality and integrity of the services we provide.
· Smarter working, transformation and design principles
To seek new and innovative ideas to work smarter, irrespective of job role, and to be creative, innovative and empowered. Understand the operational impact of transformational change and service design principles to support new ways of working and to meet customer needs.
· Communication
To communicate effectively with our customers, managers, peers and partners and to work collaboratively to provide the best possible public service. Communication between teams, services and partner organisations is imperative in providing the best possible service to our public.
· Health, Safety and Wellbeing
To take responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing in accordance with the council’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
· Equality and diversity
To promote a society that gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live, free from discrimination and prejudice and ensure our commitment is put into practice. All employees are responsible for eliminating unfair and unlawful discrimination in everything that they do.
· Confidentiality
To work in a way that does not divulge personal and/or confidential information and follow the council’s policies and procedures in relation to data protection and security of information.
· Climate Change
To contribute to our corporate responsibility in relation to climate change by considering and limiting the carbon impact of activities during the course of your work, wherever possible.
· Performance management
To promote a culture whereby performance management is ingrained and the highest of standards and performance are achieved by all. Contribute to the council’s Performance and Development Review processes to ensure continuous learning and improvement and to increase organisational performance.
· Quality assurance (for applicable posts)
To set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team and service level so that the highest standards of service are delivered and maintained. Use data, where appropriate, to enhance the quality of service provision and support decision making processes.
· Management and leadership (for applicable posts)
To provide vision and leadership to inspire and empower all employees so they can reach their full potential and contribute to the council’s values and behaviours. Managers and leaders must engage in personal development to ensure they are equipped to lead transformational change; always searching for better ways to do things differently to meet organisational changes and service priorities.
· Financial management (for applicable posts)
To manage a designated budget, ensuring that the service achieves value for money in all circumstances through the monitoring of expenditure and the early identification of any financial irregularity.
The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by your manager.
Requirements
Right to work Documentation
Relevant training in an associated discipline
2 years written references
Requirements
Right to work Documentation Relevant training in an associated discipline 2 years written references