Traffic Controller
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 28598 - 33699
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Route & Logistics Planner
Permanent
Grade B
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Do you thrive in a fastpaced environment Do you enjoy problem solving and want to play an important part in delivering a service that keeps Birmingham clean and moving This could be the role for you!
Were looking for proactive and solution driven Route & Logistics Planners to support our Waste Logistics & Collections service. This is a key role in ensuring our waste collection vehicles move safely and efficiently across the city each day.
Youll thrive as a Traffic Controller with us if you
- Bring experience in traffic management or logistics
- Feel confident using route optimisation tools GPS systems and vehicletracking software
- Enjoy managing vehicle movement in a fastpaced realtime environment
- Communicate clearly and solve problems with confidence
- Can analyse route data spot trends and identify opportunities for improvement
- Stay calm under pressure even when priorities shift
- Build strong working relationships with drivers supervisors and wider teams
- Are committed to safety minimising disruption and following traffic regulations
As a Traffic Controller within our Waste Logistics & Collections service youll be central to keeping Birminghams waste fleet moving. Youll focus on balancing safety efficiency and realtime decision making to support our drivers and ensure routes run smoothly.
What youll be doing
- Creating and updating daily and longterm routes to boost efficiency and reduce fuel use
- Monitoring traffic conditions and adapting plans to keep vehicles moving
- Keeping drivers informed with timely updates and alternative routes
- Ensuring the safe movement of vehicles through residential and commercial areas
- Analysing route data to improve performance and strengthen our service
- Working closely with supervisors to enhance daily operations
- Responding quickly to incidents like breakdowns or blockages and coordinating solutions
- Maintaining accurate records of route performance and reporting key insights
- Acting as the first point of contact for drivers dispatch teams and supervisors
This is a role that truly keeps Birmingham moving!
What we offer in return
- Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 30 days increasing with length of service
- My Rewards Scheme access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
- Health and wellbeing support independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling occupational health
For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team Resourcing@
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here.
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We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in ... View more
