Logistics Traffic Dispatcher — Lead Route Optimisation

Biffa Group; New Chapel; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Group is hiring a Traffic Dispatcher at the Newchapel depot, Monday to Friday. You will allocate vehicles to ensure top-quality service delivery and maintain Health & Safety standards and compliance with environmental and O Licence requirements.

The role also involves hands-on activity to support employee engagement and continuous improvement projects, including productivity and quality of service initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar responsibility role within the services or logistics sector.
• People and health & safety management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the local area.
• Knowledge of the transport and logistics industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with environmental and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations to deliver best-in-class service.
• Manage route efficiency and utilise optimal disposal outlets.
• Debrief staff at end of day to resolve challenges swiftly.
• Ensure driver availability and coverage compliant with legislation.
• Input pay, bonuses and disposal information into the system; perform admin duties.
• Monitor vehicle availability and ensure drivers complete checks per policy.
• Support the Depot Manager; deliver training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Resolve service-related or invoice/charge queries with Customer Services.

Skills

People management

Health & safety

Local area knowledge

Transport & logistics

Environmental legislation

Operational management

Communication skills

Planning skills

Deadline-driven

Adaptability

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Biffa Group is hiring a Traffic Dispatcher at the Newchapel depot, Monday to Friday. You will allocate vehicles to ensure top-quality service delivery and maintain Health & Safety standards and compliance with environmental and O Licence requirements.

The role also involves hands-on activity to support employee engagement and continuous improvement projects, including productivity and quality of service initiatives.