Traffic Dispatcher

Biffa

Inverness

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 27,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading waste management company in Inverness seeks a Traffic Dispatcher to manage daily operations and ensure service delivery. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the local area, a problem-solving mindset, and proficiency in business software. This role offers full-time employment with responsibilities that include optimizing routes and managing driver availability, all while prioritizing health and safety standards.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of the local area is essential.
Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines required.
Solutions-driven mindset and problem-solving skills necessary.
Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel).
Experience in admin, call handling, or a time-critical environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Optimise routes and vehicle utilisation for top-class service.
Manage driver availability and ensure compliance with regulations.
Oversee vehicle checks, safety, and maintenance.
Handling admin tasks like payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting.
Driving cost-efficiency by analysing depot data and improving operations.

Skills

Knowledge of the local area

Planning and prioritisation

Problem-solving mindset

Business software proficiency

Experience in admin, call handling, or time-critical environment

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Overview

Traffic Dispatcher

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This range is provided by Biffa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about delivering an exceptional service, this is the role for you.

Core Responsibilities

Optimising routes and vehicle utilisation to deliver top-class service
Managing driver availability and ensuring compliance with regulations
Overseeing vehicle checks, safety, and maintenance
Handling admin tasks like payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting
Driving cost-efficiency by analysing depot data and improving operations

This is more than just a desk job! You\'ll also have the chance to get hands-on with employee engagement and improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

A strong knowledge of the local area
The ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines
A solutions-driven mindset and a knack for problem-solving
Proficiency with business software and MS Office (especially Excel)
Experience in admin, call handling, or a time-critical environment is a plus

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. 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.

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, which is why you\'ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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