You will also be responsible for assisting in the administration of all aspects of depot activities and oversee all facets of weighbridge operations when needed. This involves recording all materials in and out of the site and data entry. In addition, you will also supervise site employees to ensure the site is operating safely at all times and within the guidelines of Sims policies and procedures when required.
Sims Ltd is a global company working to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, with offices and sites in the USA, Australia, Europe and the UK.
As part of our core values, Sims offers an inclusive and dynamic environment and we welcome people from a variety of different backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general administration support to the Site Manager
- Deal with incoming telephone enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
- Ensure the Company’s weighbridge procedures are adhered to at all times
- Control site purchase order systems
- Co-ordinate with yard personnel to ensure the correct processing of all loads
- Liaison with customers, lorry drivers, contractors and any other visitors to the company who may call at the weighbridge
- Ensure compliance by all staff, contractors and visitors to the site with the Company Health and Safety Policy
- COTC cover for site and Hazard Waste control reporting
- Ensure site accounting records are kept accurate and up to date,
- Before material dispatch cross check correct stock in the correct codes and desired volume is ready for dispatch
- Adopt and promote a Zero Harm workplace attitude, drive improvement in Health and Safety
- Responsible person for the site when the Site Manager is unavailable i.e. on holiday
- Promotion of a positive health and safety culture
- Lead and manage a team of people
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements
- Ensure that Customers/Clients receive excellent customer service and value
- Provide support as required by covering Weighbridge, Mobile Plant, Banksman duties etc.
- Ensure maximum use of resources in a safe and cost effective manner
- Ensure all paperwork controls are adhered too and monitored
- Monitor the quality of material received at site
- Ensure material meets required specifications. Any material that is not in line with specifications is reported to Manager
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives
- Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
Key Skills/Competencies
- Previous experience working within the waste or metals recycling sector is desirable.
- Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel etc.) and the ability to learn new processes
- Good numeracy and literacy skills essential
- Basic knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Excellent knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health and Safety legislation.
- Experience using a weighbridge would be an advantage
- Previous experience supervising a team