Traffic Dispatcher

Biffa plc; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Traffic Dispatcher to oversee daily operations in the depot. This role is crucial for ensuring optimal vehicle routing and service delivery while adhering to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will bring experience from the logistics sector and possess strong geographical knowledge of the local area. Join a dynamic team committed to transforming waste management and making a positive impact on the environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or services industry is essential.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the local area is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and route efficiency for vehicle dispatch.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Experience in Services or Logistics

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Planning and organizing

Tools

Company systems

Job description

TRAFFIC DISPATCHER

Hours 37.5 – M-F: 0800 – 1600

A quick look at the role.

The 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

• Day to day management of operational staff in order to achieve best in class service delivery.
• Manage route efficiency and utilising optimum disposal outlets within the area to ensure effective use of vehicles and facilities.
• Manage driver availability and coverage in line with legislation and company procedures to ensure that there is suitable coverage at all times.
• Perform 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, monitor vehicle gross weights.
• Supervise vehicle availability on a daily basis ensuring that drivers have completed their checks in accordance with company policy.
• Contribute towards the ongoing cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs e.g., running and analysing Depot reports.
• Ensure all administrative tasks associated with the Dispatch office are completed, including time sheets, tachograph records, payroll records, holiday rotas, resolution of QLS.
• In conjunction with the Depot Manager, ensure that mandatory training, induction and toolbox talks are delivered in line with company policy.

Our essential requirements

• Strong geographical knowledge of the local area.
• Similar experience from the Services or Logistics industry.
• Confident system skills including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise effectively.

Biffa – we’re 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.

We believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.