Traffic Dispatcher

TN United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is transforming waste management. As a Traffic Dispatcher, you will play a crucial role in optimizing operations and ensuring efficient service delivery. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the community. With a focus on career development and a commitment to safety and compliance, this role is perfect for self-driven individuals eager to make a difference. If you're looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Training and coaching

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise teams remotely and work unsupervised.
• Strong administrative skills for managing records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and vehicle routing for optimal service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and environmental regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Administrative skills

Route management

Health & Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

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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. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Help us make a difference as a Traffic Dispatcher.

A quick look at the role.

The Traffic Dispatcher will effectively manage the day-to-day organisation of operations of the Depot through the allocation and basic routing of vehicles to ensure best-in-class service delivery to customers, ensuring health & safety standards are maintained, and ensuring environmental and O licence compliance. Supporting employee engagement, continuous improvement in productivity and quality of service provision.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Managing route efficiency and utilising optimum disposal outlets within the area to ensure effective use of vehicles and facilities.
• Managing driver availability and coverage in line with legislation and company procedures to ensure that there is suitable coverage at all times.
• Performing administrative duties including input of pay and bonus onto the company systems. In addition, accurate input of disposal information.
• Proactive vehicle management, including liaison with fleet, safe vehicle operations, wheel security, and monitoring vehicle gross weights.
• Supervising vehicle availability on a daily basis ensuring that drivers have completed their checks in accordance with company policy.
• Contributing towards ongoing cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs, e.g., running and analysing Depot reports.
• Ensuring all administrative tasks associated with the Dispatch office are completed, including timesheets, tachograph records, payroll records, holiday rotas, and resolution of QLS.
• In conjunction with the Depot Manager, ensuring that mandatory training, induction, and toolbox talks are delivered in line with company policy.
• A chance to join a forward-thinking, industry leader that openly welcomes self-driven individuals who are unafraid to question convention.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

• Ability to supervise teams remotely
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent career opportunities

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.