Senior Traffic Dispatcher

Biffa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Traffic Dispatcher to oversee daily operations in their depot. This role is crucial for ensuring top-tier service delivery and compliance with health and safety standards. You will manage staff operations, optimize vehicle routes, and handle essential administrative duties. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming waste management and fostering a diverse workplace culture. If you have a passion for logistics and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the Services or Logistics industry.
• Ability to manage in a multi-shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations to ensure top-tier service delivery.
• Optimize routes for maximum vehicle efficiency and compliance.
• Handle administrative tasks including payroll and dispatch records.

Skills

Operational Management

Route Optimization

Local Geographical Knowledge

Administrative Skills

Job description

Senior Traffic Dispatcher

The Senior Traffic Dispatcher is responsible for managing the day to day organisation of operations in the depot through the allocation and basic routing of vehicles. You will ensure best in class service delivery to customers, ensuring health & safety standards are maintained, and ensuring environmental and O licence compliance.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day staff operations to ensure top-tier service delivery
• Optimize routes and disposal outlets for maximum vehicle and facility efficiency
• Ensure driver availability and coverage in line with legal and company guidelines
• Handle administrative duties, including inputting pay, bonuses, and disposal data
• Oversee vehicle management, ensuring safe operations and compliance with weight regulations
• Monitor daily vehicle availability and ensure drivers complete pre-shift checks
• Support cost control by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenses
• Complete all dispatch office admin tasks, including timesheets, tachograph records, and payroll
• Work with the Depot Manager to ensure mandatory training and inductions are completed

Our Essential Requirements

• Experience of a position of similar responsibility in Services or Logistics industry
• Experience of managing in a labour intensive, multi-shift environment is ideal.
• Local geographical knowledge
• Experience of first line operational management

Biffa - Changing The Way People Think About Waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions.

Dedicated to diversity.
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet