Traffic Operations Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Biffa Full time

Role Overview

The Traffic Dispatcher will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of depot operations, ensuring the efficient allocation and routing of vehicles to deliver exceptional service to customers. This position requires a strong focus on health and safety standards, environmental compliance, and O-licence regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage route efficiency and optimize disposal outlets to minimize vehicle usage and maximize productivity.
  • Ensure driver availability and coverage meet legislative requirements and company procedures.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including pay and bonus input, disposal information, and vehicle management.
  • Supervise vehicle availability, ensuring drivers complete checks according to company policy.
  • Contribute to cost control efforts, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
  • Complete administrative tasks, including time sheets, tachograph records, payroll records, holiday rotas, and QLS resolution.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Minimum GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
  • Experience in a similar role in the Services or Logistics industry.
  • Local geographical knowledge.
  • Good transport and logistics knowledge.
  • Articulate, confident, and assertive communication skills.

Benefits

Why Biffa?

  • Competitive salary.
  • Ongoing career development, training, and coaching.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Medical and dental scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme.


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