Weighbridge Operator
Mukwano ICD (U) Limited
Job Overview
Position: Weighbridge Operator
Employer: Mukwano ICD (U) Limited
Department: Operations
Division: Operations
Location: Tororo, Uganda
Number of vacancies: 1
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: At least 2 years
Minimum qualification: Higher diploma in a business-related discipline
Salary: Not disclosed
Deadline: 13 September 2026
Jobspace Uganda Vacancy Summary
Mukwano ICD (U) Limited is recruiting a Weighbridge Operator for its operations in Tororo. The successful candidate will operate the weighbridge, record trucks entering and leaving the facility and reconcile measured cargo weights against the quantities shown on delivery and dispatch documents.
This opportunity is suitable for a higher-diploma holder with at least two years of relevant experience in weighbridge, warehouse, logistics or cargo operations. The role requires excellent accuracy, record-keeping, communication and decision-making skills because weighing discrepancies must be identified, documented and reported promptly.
Who Should Apply?
- Higher-diploma holders in business or a related discipline.
- Applicants with at least two years of relevant operational experience.
- Candidates familiar with weighbridge, cargo, warehouse or logistics operations.
- Professionals who can maintain accurate vehicle and cargo records.
- Applicants able to identify and report differences between actual and documented cargo weights.
- Candidates who can work independently and make sound operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct trucks and other traffic entering the company premises.
- Operate the weighbridge and record vehicles entering and leaving the facility.
- Maintain accurate records of all weighed materials and cargo.
- Reconcile measured cargo weights with quantities shown on official documents.
- Prepare daily reports and highlight identified discrepancies.
- Report discrepancies involving dispatched goods to the responsible officers.
- Coordinate paperwork for cargo deliveries and collections.
- Keep the weighbridge, office and surrounding area clean, organised and free from hazards.
- Monitor the operation of the weighbridge and report faults or breakdowns.
- Coordinate with the Engineering Services Department when repairs are required.
- Support the periodic inspection and calibration of the weighbridge.
- Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- A higher diploma in a business-related discipline.
- At least two years of relevant work experience.
- Practical experience in weighbridge, warehouse, logistics or cargo operations is relevant to the role.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to complete assignments independently.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Professional personal presentation.
- Customer-service orientation.
- Ability to follow prescribed operational procedures.
- Accurate record-keeping and correspondence.
- Ability to handle non-routine assignments with limited instruction.
- Good judgement and decision-making skills.
- Concentration, accuracy and attention to detail.
Work Conditions
- The position may involve working extended hours.
- The employee may work both inside the weighbridge office and outdoors.
- The role involves frequent computer use and may require prolonged concentration.
- The successful candidate must be able to operate effectively under pressure.
Application Procedure
Qualified applicants should review the complete vacancy and submit their application through Mukwano’s official recruitment system.
Application deadline: 13 September 2026.
Official Source
Application Checks
- Use “Weighbridge Operator” as the position title.
- Show your higher diploma clearly in the application profile.
- Include at least two years of relevant experience in your CV.
- Highlight weighbridge, warehouse, cargo or logistics experience.
- Show your experience preparing records and discrepancy reports.
- Check all uploaded documents before submitting the application.
Date posted: 1 September 2026
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