Traffic Dispatcher - Full Time - Competitive Salary + Great Benefits.
A quick look at the role.
The role will effectively support the day-to-day operations of the Depot through successful allocation of vehicles to ensure best-in-class service delivery.
The role will also ensure all Health and Safety standards are maintained and ensure that environmental and O Licence compliance is upheld.
As well as the transport activity, the role will allow hands-on activity to support Employee Engagement, continuous improvement projects, and covering items such as productivity and quality of service provision.
A well-organised individual with a personable disposition is essential, with admin & call handling experience desirable.
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
The successful candidate will need to work as part of a team, with a wide variety of daily duties (a few examples listed below):
* 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, as well as 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 time sheets, tachograph records, payroll records, holiday rotas, and resolution of QLS.
Here’s what we require:
* Strong knowledge of the local area.
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate in writing, on a one-to-one basis, and via the phone with all levels including management, team members, and internal/external customers.
* Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise effectively.
* Experience of working to strict deadlines in a time-critical environment.
* A willingness to adapt and develop skill sets and knowledge which is determined by the role/business.
* Computer literate – comfortable using business software and Microsoft Office Suite (specifically strong knowledge of Excel).
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing career development, training, and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Medical and dental scheme.
* Retail and leisure discounts.
* Holiday and travel discounts.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Plus, much more……
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