Materials Load Inspector
Materials Load Inspector – Newbridge, Edinburgh – £14.00 Per Hour
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Materials Load Inspector to join our well-established client based in Newbridge, Edinburgh.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering £14.00 per hour, Monday to Friday working hours, weekly pay and a temp-to-perm opportunity. The role involves inspecting incoming materials, completing documentation and managing vehicle movements within a busy outdoor operational environment.
£14.00 Per Hour | Monday to Friday | 45 Hours Per Week | Weekly Pay | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Full Training Provided
This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a Materials Load Inspector, Load Inspector, Yard Inspector, Site Operative, Recycling Site Operative or Waste Management Operative.
Shifts
- Monday to Friday
- 06:00 – 16:00
- 45 hours per week
- No routine weekend or night shifts
- Weekend overtime may be available depending on business requirements
Rates of Pay
- £14.00 per hour
- Weekly pay
Benefits
As a Materials Load Inspector, you will receive:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Weekly pay
- Monday to Friday working
- 45 hours per week
- Weekend overtime opportunities, subject to business requirements
- Full training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to develop experience within a busy operational environment
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
Day-to-Day Duties
As a Materials Load Inspector, your duties will include:
- Inspecting incoming loads and checking materials against the information provided
- Identifying and reporting discrepancies or contamination within incoming loads
- Completing paperwork accurately, including audit forms, loading documents and daily plant check sheets
- Managing vehicle movements around the site in line with the traffic management plan
- Acting as a banksman to assist reversing vehicles where required
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of vehicles
- Communicating professionally with drivers, customers and operational staff
- Supporting the safe and efficient movement of vehicles throughout the site
- Ensuring all site safety procedures and operational requirements are followed
- Completing additional duties within your training and capabilities as required
Essential Skills
As a Materials Load Inspector, you will need:
- Full UK driving licence due to the site location and limited public transport links
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Confidence communicating with drivers, customers and colleagues
- Polite, approachable and professional manner
- Good attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately
- Basic digital skills, including the ability to use a tablet
- Strong awareness of workplace health and safety
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, proactive and professional approach to work
- Willingness to work outdoors and remain on your feet for extended periods
Desirable Experience
- Previous customer-facing or customer service experience
- Experience within waste management, recycling, transport or yard operations
- Understanding of the waste hierarchy
- Forklift truck training or operating experience
- Banksman training or experience
- Experience working around LGV/HGV vehicles and mobile plant
Training Provided
- Site-specific induction and training
- Guidance on site procedures and traffic management
- Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment
Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Materials Load Inspector, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.