- Position Title: Weighbridge Controllers
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Client Sites)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Number of Vacancies: Multiple
- Reporting To: Site Supervisor / Operations Manager
- Application Deadline: Open (Apply ASAP – Rolling)
- Category/Department: Logistics / Security
- Salary: Estimated KES 40,000 – 70,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya and Glassdoor for weighbridge controllers in security/logistics firms, adjusted for Lady Askari’s female-focused inclusive approach. Often includes allowances. Final salary determined by Lady Askari.)
Introduction
Lady Askari, an innovative, female-focused security service provider specializing in risk management solutions and promoting inclusivity by employing women in all security roles, is seeking Weighbridge Controllers to secure client assets through checking delivery paperwork and recording the weight of lorries arriving/leaving sites.
This full-time role demands reliable, detail-oriented professionals passionate about security and logistics in a pioneering women-led company. Ideal for proactive, accurate individuals committed to excellence in asset protection, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s growing security/logistics sector and Vision 2030’s inclusive employment goals. This role suits vigilant, team-oriented women ready for impactful contributions in a trailblazing firm.
About Lady Askari
Lady Askari is an innovative, female focussed, security service provider specializing in risk management solutions. Security is a male dominated industry but we believe that women are just as capable, and in some ways, better suited than men to excel within the industry. Our goal is to promote inclusivity by employing women in all security roles.
Lady Askari fosters a culture of inclusivity, capability, and excellence, proving women excel in security. For Weighbridge Controllers, Lady Askari provides training, supportive teams, and empowerment, creating a workplace where your vigilance protects assets in a diverse, female-led team.
Job Summary
We are looking for weighbridge controllers to help secure client assets through checking delivery paperwork and recording the weight of lorries arriving and leaving the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Check delivery paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Record the weight of lorries arriving and leaving the site.
- Secure client assets by verifying loads and documentation.
- Report any discrepancies or suspicious activities promptly.
- Maintain accurate weighbridge logs and records.
- Ensure smooth traffic flow while upholding security protocols.
Company Culture and Values
Lady Askari fosters a culture of inclusivity, capability, and excellence, challenging male-dominated norms through female empowerment in security. With client-focused operations, Lady Askari promotes diversity through women-led teams and community impact, encouraging collaboration via supportive structures. Values of integrity, professionalism, and inclusivity guide operations, with Weighbridge Controllers central to asset protection.
Lady Askari supports growth with training and empowerment, creating a pioneering workplace. For Weighbridge Controllers, this means proving women’s excellence in security roles in a supportive environment.
How to Apply
Apply now for the Weighbridge Controllers positions at Lady Askari.
Submit via https://airtable.com/app2njYGJRO1n7fx1/shrwbfB03P5vlyqV3 (Apply ASAP – Rolling).
Lady Askari is an equal opportunity employer strongly encouraging women; only shortlisted contacted. No fees.
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Expert Tips for Success as Weighbridge Controller at Lady Askari: A Shortlister’s Perspective
As a recruiter shortlisting for Lady Askari’s Weighbridge Controllers, I prioritize applications that demonstrate asset protection vigilance, paperwork accuracy, and female empowerment alignment in security/logistics. With Lady Askari’s focus on women in security, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your detail skills and inclusive passion. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.
Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Asset Protection Achievement
Why It Works: Recruiters seek vigilant protectors—50% of shortlists go to candidates with discrepancy/security metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Protected assets detecting 50 discrepancies”) grabs attention, proving your vigilance.
CV Example:
“Protected assets detecting 50 discrepancies as Weighbridge Controller candidate.”
Why: This showcases your vigilance, aligning with Lady Askari’s secure needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As detail-oriented professional, I recorded 500 lorries with 98% accuracy, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s checking/recording needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I secured 40 sites quarterly with 92% protection, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your vigilance with metrics.
How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a discrepancy/security metric. Include “Weighbridge Controller” and “asset protection” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted log sample.
Tip 2: Highlight Paperwork Checking with an Accuracy Example
Why It Works: Checking delivery paperwork is core—recruiters prioritize accurate checkers. A specific example of checking (e.g., “Checked 1,000 paperwork with 98% compliance”) shows accuracy.
CV Example:
“Checked 1,000 delivery paperwork as Controller candidate with 98% compliance.”
Why: This quantifies your accuracy, aligning with Lady Askari’s checking needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I verified 500 documents with 95% correctness, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s delivery paperwork needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I inspected 40 papers quarterly with 92% standards, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your accuracy with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Paperwork Checking & Compliance Accuracy” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s delivery. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted paperwork log.
Tip 3: Demonstrate Weight Recording with a Lorry Example
Why It Works: Recording lorry weights is key—recruiters prioritize recorders. A specific example of recording (e.g., “Recorded 2,000 lorry weights with 100% accuracy”) shows recording.
CV Example:
“Recorded 2,000 lorry weights as Weighbridge Controller candidate with 100% accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your recording, aligning with Lady Askari’s recording needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I logged 500 arrivals/departures with 95% precision, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s arriving/leaving needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I weighed 40 lorries quarterly with 92% reliability, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your recording with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Weight Recording & Lorry Precision” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s site. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted weight log.
Tip 4: Highlight Discrepancy Reporting with a Suspicious Example
Why It Works: Reporting discrepancies/suspicious activities is security—recruiters prioritize reporters. A specific example of reporting (e.g., “Reported 50 discrepancies with 95% resolution”) shows reporting.
CV Example:
“Reported 50 discrepancies as Controller candidate with 95% resolution.”
Why: This quantifies your reporting, aligning with Lady Askari’s report needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I flagged 30 suspicious with 90% promptness, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s suspicious activities needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I alerted 40 issues quarterly with 92% security, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your reporting with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Discrepancy Reporting & Suspicious Alertness” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s secure client assets. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted report note.
Tip 5: Demonstrate Log Maintenance with an Accuracy Example
Why It Works: Maintaining accurate weighbridge logs/records is administrative—recruiters prioritize maintainers. A specific example of maintenance (e.g., “Maintained logs for 1,000 entries with 98% accuracy”) shows maintenance.
CV Example:
“Maintained logs for 1,000 entries as Weighbridge Controller candidate with 98% accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your maintenance, aligning with Lady Askari’s accurate needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I recorded 500 weighbridge with 95% completeness, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s records needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I logged 40 daily quarterly with 92% reliability, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your maintenance with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Log Maintenance & Record Accuracy” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s weighbridge logs. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted log excerpt.
Tip 6: Highlight Traffic Flow with a Smooth Example
Why It Works: Ensuring smooth traffic flow while upholding security is operational—recruiters prioritize flow managers. A specific example of flow (e.g., “Managed flow for 200 lorries with 95% smoothness”) shows flow.
CV Example:
“Managed flow for 200 lorries as Controller candidate with 95% smoothness.”
Why: This quantifies your flow, aligning with Lady Askari’s smooth needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I coordinated 150 traffic with 90% security, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s traffic flow needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I handled 40 flows quarterly with 92% efficiency, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your flow with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Traffic Flow & Smooth Security” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s upholding protocols. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted flow schedule.
Tip 7: Demonstrate Female Empowerment Alignment with an Inclusivity Example
Why It Works: Lady Askari’s female focus is unique—recruiters prioritize aligned candidates. A specific example of alignment (e.g., “Thrived in female-led team with 95% contribution”) shows alignment.
CV Example:
“Thrived in female-led team as Controller candidate with 95% contribution.”
Why: This quantifies your alignment, aligning with Lady Askari’s women needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As woman in security, I excelled in inclusive roles with 90% impact, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s female focussed needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I empowered 40 teams quarterly with 92% excellence, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your alignment with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Female Empowerment Alignment & Inclusive Contribution” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s promoting inclusivity. For interviews, practice a 30-second story expressing passion for women in security.
Tip 8: Highlight Detail Orientation with an Accuracy Example
Why It Works: Detail-oriented is required—recruiters prioritize accurate professionals. A specific example of orientation (e.g., “Maintained 100% detail in 500 checks”) shows orientation.
CV Example:
“Maintained 100% detail in 500 checks as Weighbridge Controller candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your orientation, aligning with Lady Askari’s detail-oriented needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I verified 300 weights with 95% precision, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s oriented needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I checked 40 details quarterly with 92% accuracy, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your orientation with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Detail Orientation & Check Precision” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s motivated. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted check log.
Tip 9: Demonstrate Self-Motivation with a Proactive Example
Why It Works: Self-motivated is valued—recruiters prioritize proactives. A specific example of motivation (e.g., “Proactively resolved 50 issues with 95% initiative”) shows motivation.
CV Example:
“Proactively resolved 50 issues as Controller candidate with 95% initiative.”
Why: This quantifies your motivation, aligning with Lady Askari’s self-driven needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I initiated 30 improvements with 90% impact, preparing me for Lady Askari’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s motivated needs.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I drove 40 proactives quarterly with 92% results, aligning with Lady Askari’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your motivation with metrics.
How to Do It: Include a “Self-Motivation & Proactive Initiative” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Lady Askari’s highly motivated. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted initiative note.
Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Women-in-Security Passion Interview Talk
Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize controllers who convey women-in-security passion and alignment with Lady Askari’s inclusive mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Lady Askari’s goals (e.g., female excellence) makes you memorable.
CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Inclusive Weighbridge Controller candidate with Diploma Logistics, 98% asset accuracy, passionate about Lady Askari’s women in security excellence.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Lady Askari’s mission.
Cover Letter Example:
“With 95% vigilance mastery and female empowerment, I’m committed to Lady Askari’s innovative inclusivity.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Lady Askari’s goals.
Interview Example:
“As Controller, I protected 92% assets, ready to prove Lady Askari’s women capability.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Lady Askari’s needs, showing passion and readiness.
How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your logistics experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% protected”), and passion for Lady Askari’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, diploma. Reference women in security. Follow up via airtable.com emphasizing Lady Askari’s inclusivity vision.
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