Traffic Dispatcher: Route Optimisation & Operations

Biffa Ltd; Hersden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental care

Access to doctor and healthcare

PPE provided

Job summary

Biffa Ltd is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher to organise day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles, and plan routes to ensure top-class service while maintaining health & safety and environmental compliance. You will engage in problem-solving in a dynamic environment and contribute to continuous improvement across the fleet.

The role involves coordinating driver schedules, vehicle checks, and admin tasks, with opportunities to engage in improvement initiatives and organizational growth within

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport, traffic dispatch, logistics or fleet coordination role is desirable.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate daily vehicle routes and driver schedules.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with drivers, depot managers, customers and other departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.
• Good problem-solving skills to deal with delays, vehicle breakdowns and operational issues.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and transport compliance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support the smooth running of daily operations.

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.

Skills

Transport dispatch

Route planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Biffa Ltd is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher to organise day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles, and plan routes to ensure top-class service while maintaining health & safety and environmental compliance. You will engage in problem-solving in a dynamic environment and contribute to continuous improvement across the fleet.

The role involves coordinating driver schedules, vehicle checks, and admin tasks, with opportunities to engage in improvement initiatives and organizational growth within