Dispatcher nights

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Dispatcher Nights.

Based at Polar Speed Distribution Ltd, Unit 10 the Hub, Nobel Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU.

Monday to Friday.

1900-0330.

40 hours.

Salary is £29,972.16.

• →Key holder to the site
• →Review Testo temperature graphs in both chiller and ambient chambers to ensure overnight/over weekend temperatures are correct, following the relevant reporting procedures
• →Align drivers and vehicles to routes
• →Assigning any patient keys, client paperwork and PAT test kits to the driver routes as required
• →Brief and debrief the drivers
• →Resolving any operational issues with the Depot Manager and drivers, such as routing and scheduling issues, driver absence, VOR and consignment problems to minimize the impact on the service
• →Oversee the driver scanning and loading process, assisting as and when required, dependent on shift
• →Ensuring drivers are dispatched within the allocated lead out time
• →Ensuring vehicles are road worthy and safety checks including VC40 for O-Licence vehicles are completed
• →Assisting with operational telephone calls, specifically driver related queries

• Minimum category B drivers licence with ideally no more than 3 points
• Forklift truck licence holder (FLT) - full in house training and certificates will be provided
• Good knowledge of he organisation and operations
• Previous experience of temperature controlled warehousing and multi drop driving would be advantageous
• Good understanding of Tachograph/Digi Card legislation
• Good organisational and problem solving skills
• Effective communication and administration skills
• Team player mentality with the ability to influence others and also to work on own initiative
• Build effective working relationships with drivers, management and support staff across the whole network
• Appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality

Performs administrative work that requires working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience. Recognizes and solves typical problems by evaluating and selecting solutions from established options. Impacts own team through the quality of the services or information provided. Works within established procedures with moderate supervision.

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