Catalyst Recruitment - People + Progress

Weighbridge Clerk

£31,000 / North Shields / Aug 29, 2025

Weighbridge Clerk


Our client, a supplier of construction and building materials, including asphalt, aggregates, cement and ready-mixed concrete products now seeks to appoint a Weighbridge Clerk to be based at either of its sites near Royal Quays, North Shields or Port of Sunderland.


As Weighbridge Clerk, you will:

  • Operate the weighbridge to weigh incoming and outgoing vehicles
  • Ensure accurate recording of vehicle weights before and after loading/unloading
  • Monitor tare (empty) and gross (loaded) weights to determine the net weight of materials
  • Maintain accurate and detailed logs of all weighing transactions on the company’s bespoke computer system
  • Control traffic flow within the weighbridge area, liaising with drivers, site operatives, and office staff

·       Pass instructions to drivers regarding their next load and its chosen destination

  • Issue customer tickets, check weights and process payments


As Weighbridge Clerk, you will need:

·       Good IT skills and accuracy in record keeping

·       Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Experience working in an industrial environment would be advantageous

·       A willingness to work 5.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday


Salary & Benefits:

·       £27,500 to £31,000 pa

·       22 days holiday + bank holidays

·       Option to purchase additional holidays

·       Company Pension

·       Death-in-service benefit

·       On-site parking

·       & more!


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