Weighbridge Operator

Location Kennethome Quarry , Thatcham, RG19 4NT

Expiry Thursday, May 14, 2026

Salary: Competitive 
Hours: 06.30 – 16.30 Monday to Friday

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

At Grundon Sand & Gravel, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our team based in Kennelholme.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. Join a company where your work truly matters, as we work together towards our goal of becoming the UK’s leading supplier of sand and aggregates across the building, construction, landscaping, decorative, and leisure sectors.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will play a key role as the first point of contact, delivering professional, face to face customer service to both internal and external drivers. You will be responsible for accurately recording all vehicle weight data as the vehicles enter and leave the site.

What will you do

  • Produce accurate weighbridge tickets for all vehicles entering and leaving the site, ensuring all customer, vehicle and material details are correctly recorded.
  • Maintain compliance by checking inbound documentation against environmental permit requirements and completing all outbound paperwork accurately and in line with legislation.
  • Ensure all drivers and visitors follow site rules, including wearing appropriate PPE, signing in, and receiving relevant instructions.
  • Monitor credit stop accounts, refusing loads unless authorised, and notify drivers of overweight vehicles.
  • Keep the weighbridge operating correctly by ensuring it remains balanced and reporting any faults or cleanliness issues.
  • Maintain a clean, organised weighbridge office and answer telephone calls professionally.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support safe, efficient site operations and uphold health and safety responsibilities, including reporting accidents, incidents and near‑misses.

Why you will like working here:

  • A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture
  • Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Competitive salary and great benefits
  • A company that values your voice and ideas

About You

  • Strong numeracy and literacy capabilities.
  • Highly competent in using a range of computer systems and software applications.
  • Performs effectively in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
  • Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally.
  • Willing to work flexibly to support the smooth and efficient running of the facility.
  • Open to developing a foundational understanding of environmental permits.
  • Actively contributes ideas and suggestions to support continuous improvement across the department or organisation.
  • Displays a positive, proactive attitude towards learning and developing new skills.
  • Although not essential, a willingness/ability to operate mobile plant would be beneficial

About Grundon Sand & Gravel

Grundon Sand & Gravel is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of sands and aggregates to the building, construction, landscaping, decorative and leisure markets. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon Sand & Gravel?

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the world of aggregates, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s most respected names.