Dispatcher

We have an opportunity for a candidate to join our longstanding Clients Linehaul Operations team on a temporary basis. The role is responsible for supporting daily operational activities, driver coordination, fleet management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Contract:Temporary 6 months
Hours:Monday to Friday, 2x 14:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs & 20:00 hrs to 04:00 hrs
Review: Following the six-month period, the role will be reviewed and may be advertised as a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assigning drivers and vehicles to scheduled linehaul runs and ad-hoc extra movements
• Printing scan sheets, run plans, and driver instructions (including agency drivers)
• Reporting and logging tyre defects on trucks and trailers
• Requesting agency cover for holidays, sickness, and additional collections
• Producing and managing the daily VOR report and overseeing fleet maintenance activity
• Liaising with the fleet maintenance team and third-party providers for servicing and repairs
• Downloading vehicles and updating system records
• Building and amending tours using ROCS Operate/Manage
• Communicating throughout the day with drivers, providing updates to runs and changes as required
• Dispatching and debriefing drivers
• Uniform ordering
• Liaising with planning and scheduling teams for weekend and bank holiday tours
• Conducting agency inductions
• Managing email communications between stations, hubs, customers, and sales account managers
• Dealing with vehicle breakdowns and operational disruptions

How to Apply

Please submit your application detailing your relevant experience and why you would like to be considered for this role.

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