Weigh bridge Assistant

A Weighbridge Assistant at a scrap metal yard supports the weighbridge operator and helps manage vehicle movements, documentation, and compliance. The role is administrative but also operational, as it sits at the centre of site traffic and material control.

Here’s what the duties typically include:

🚛 Vehicle & Weighing Operations

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Assisting with weighing incoming and outgoing vehicles (scrap deliveries and collections)

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Recording gross, tare, and net weights accurately

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Checking vehicle details (registration numbers, company name, material type)

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Issuing weighbridge tickets and ensuring copies are filed correctly

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Directing drivers to correct unloading/loading areas

📋 Administration & Record Keeping

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Inputting weight data into the site system (e.g., ScrapIT, Weighsoft, or internal systems)

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Filing deliver...