Transport Route Planner

☞ Biffa Waste Services

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Sidmouth South West

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Construction Staffing Recruiting Financial Services

Position: Associate

Job type: Contract

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Job Description

Transport Route Planner North Based

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Route Planner to join our team, reporting to the Area Logistics Manager. This role can be based out of any of our sites within the North East, Humberside, Yorkshire & Scotland.

Changing the way the world thinks about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether were 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. Its a view thats shared by our 7,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career thats always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And its why were the UKs No. 1 choice for business waste management.

A quick look at the role.

Working in a busy logistics environment this role is focused on delivering route optimisation programmes and working with our mobilisation teams to ensure we are delivering to continued high standards. The vehicles you will be responsible for routing range in size and use but, as a waste management company, they are a vital part of our operation. You will be responsible for effectively managing workload at depots, utilising geographical knowledge, routing software and information, to ensure they are working as effectively as possible.

Why its an opportunity not to be wasted.
  • Use software systems and geographical knowledge to plan the routing of vehicles to ensure route optimisation.
  • Monitor capacity at depots to ensure maximum waste segregation. This involves ensuring that vehicles are routed to the correct depot depending on the depots capacity.
  • Liaise with Depot teams and Logistics Manager to ensure service success KPIs are achieved.
  • Support the regions in managing resources to ensure we make best use of available vehicles and staff.
  • Monitor and investigate all subcontracted work regularly and internalise the work where possible whilst ensuring the customer and business targets are met.
  • Support the business with acquisitions, by integrating new work into existing routes and achieving synergy savings for the business.
  • Facilitate the mobilisation and internalisation of work that is driven from central teams (sub-contract / corporate accounts).
  • Seek optimisation and efficiency improvements across the regions

Requirements
  • Minimum GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
  • Drivers licence required
  • Strong IT skills including all Microsoft applications
  • Well organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills and enjoys problem solving
  • Confident and effective communicating at all levels
  • Ability to multi-task and work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching because if you dont grow, we dont grow
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Retail and leisure discounts
  • Holiday and travel discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Share saver scheme


    • Dedicated to diversity

    At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. Its why youll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
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    Deadline: 21-06-2024

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