The Traffic Dispatcher is responsible for managing the day-to-day organization 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 utilize 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 to accurate input of disposal information.
* Proactive vehicle management, including liaison with fleet, safe vehicle operations, wheel security, and monitoring vehicle gross weights.
* Supervise vehicle availability on a daily basis ensuring that drivers have completed their checks in accordance with company policy.
* Contribute towards ongoing cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs, e.g., running and analyzing Depot reports.
* Ensure all administrative tasks associated with the Dispatch office are completed, including time sheets, tachograph records, payroll records, holiday rotas, and resolution of QLS.
* In conjunction with the Depot Manager, ensure that mandatory training, induction, and toolbox talks are delivered in line with company policy.
Minimum 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, organize, and prioritize 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.
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.
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