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Traffic Administrator / Planner

Brook Street UK
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH5 1QD, Scotland

Salary

£28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
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  • The Traffic Dispatcher position in Edinburgh (EH5) offers a salary of £28,500 and is a permanent, office-based role.
  • Candidates do not need prior recycling or waste experience as in-house training will be provided.
  • The role involves call handling, daily debriefing of drivers, and liaising with customers to resolve issues.
  • Applicants should possess strong local area knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work under strict deadlines.
  • A willingness to adapt and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are also required for this position.

Traffic Dispatcher -
Edinburgh (EH5) - £28,500 Permanent - Office Based


You will be working within a small, busy and friendly down to earth team, working for a UK leading recycling company,

A quick look at the role.
Recycling/Waste experience is not necessary as we offer in-house training

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):

Call handling - liaising with customers and/or our internal call centres and drivers.
Daily debrief of drivers - assisting with confirmation of work plus dealing with any anomalies/issues.
Liaising with customer service department and/or direct with customers to resolve issues - including any hazards identified by drivers.
Order processing and confirmation + running and clearing daily reports.
Administrative tasks and housekeeping


Requirements
Here's what is required:
Strong knowledge of the local area.
Exceptional communication skill 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


And here's why you'll love it
Competitive salary
Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, they 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

Dedicated to diversity.
We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It's why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.


Call Emma on 07483919913 0R send your updated CV

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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