Trade Waste Traffic Planner

Trade Waste Traffic Planner

Location

Manchester

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience

Contract Type

Full-time, Permanent

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About the Role

A growing business within the waste and resource recovery sector is looking for a

Trade Waste Traffic Planner to support the day-to-day running of its collections operation.

You will play a key role in planning efficient driver routes, managing daily workloads, supporting drivers and maintaining high standards of service, safety and compliance.

Working closely with drivers, customers and internal teams, you will coordinate collections, deliveries, lifts and exchanges while responding quickly to operational changes and resolving issues as they arise.

This role would suit an organised and commercially aware transport professional who enjoys working at pace and solving operational challenges.

Important to Know

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Permanent position

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Based in Manchester

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Competitive salary depending on experience

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Experience in traffic planning, transport planning or transport coordination is required

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Waste, logistics, haulage or transport experience is desirable

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Knowledge of driver hours, Working Time Directive and transport compliance requirements is required

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Strong geographical and organisational skills would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities

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Plan and coordinate efficient daily routes for container deliveries, lifts, exchanges and collections

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Monitor driver workloads and driver hours

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Ensure driver activity complies with legal requirements and company policies

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Communicate clearly with drivers throughout the day

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Provide drivers with instructions, updates and operational support

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Carry out thorough end-of-shift driver debriefs

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Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve service issues

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Confirm bookings and provide accurate ETAs

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Respond to customer queries

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Maintain accurate job records and update relevant systems

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Adapt plans and reallocate resources in response to operational changes or disruptions

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Support transport compliance and SHEQ requirements

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Promote safe working practices and follow company procedures

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Assist with monitoring vehicle performance and utilisation across a fleet of HGVs and LGVs

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Identify opportunities to improve transport planning, route efficiency and customer service

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Support the wider transport and collections operation when required

What We're Looking For

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Experience in traffic planning, transport planning or transport coordination

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Experience within waste, logistics, haulage, transport or a similar operational environment

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Good knowledge of driver hours and Working Time Directive requirements

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Understanding of transport compliance

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Strong organisational and time-management skills

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Ability to prioritise and make effective decisions under pressure

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Excellent communication skills

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Confidence communicating with drivers, customers and internal teams

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Strong attention to detail

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Proactive approach to problem solving

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Good Microsoft Office skills

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Customer-focused approach

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Ability to multitask within a busy operational environment

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Positive and team-focused attitude

Desirable Experience

• CPC, NVQ, BTEC or another relevant transport, logistics or supply chain qualification
• Familiarity with waste management operations
• Understanding of route planning principles
• Good geographical knowledge of the operating area
• Basic knowledge of health and safety within a transport or depot environment
• Understanding of service-level expectations within a commercial environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to play an important role in keeping essential waste and recycling services running efficiently.

You will work in a fast-paced operational environment where effective planning, communication and problem solving directly contribute to service delivery and operational performance.