At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate commercial bin collections for diverse customers in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a family-owned business with a strong community focus and innovative waste solutions.
- Benefits: Earn £14/hour, enjoy 28 days leave, health care perks, and a contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Full training provided, with excellent career growth opportunities and fun company events.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team making a real impact on waste management and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Good education, planning skills, customer service experience, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
We have an exciting new role within our growing company! We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Commercial Bin Co‑ordinator to plan and coordinate an effective commercial bin collection service for a wide range of customers. You’ll join our friendly and supportive team and will play a key role in ensuring routes are well coordinated, customer needs are met, and our service continues to run smoothly and efficiently.
Role
- Daily planning and dynamic allocation of work to vehicles/routes
- Process and schedule new bin customers, arrange bin deliveries and assign them to the appropriate round using the route software
- Assign drivers and runners effectively to daily rounds
- Ensure that vehicle schedules are planned effectively around planned maintenance and busy periods to avoid any service disruption
- Monitor round performance and make adjustments to improve service reliability and productivity
- Prepare bins for delivery, ensuring they are accurately and clearly labelled and that the correct bins are allocated to the customers
- Be a main point of contact for our customers, maintaining a good relationship with all and always delivering outstanding front‑line customer service
What you need
- Good standard of education, including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Geographical awareness (route planning, distances, journey times, etc.)
- Outstanding planning skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage multiple demands
- Ability to understand customer/supplier needs and develop tailored solutions
- Ability to carry out work which requires lifting/pulling, heavy lifting and physical effort
- Ability to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
- Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness to develop skillsets and knowledge
- Previous experience working as a planner in a fast‑paced, busy environment would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided
Package
- Hourly rate £14.00 per hour
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with service
- Health Care Cash Plan, including physiotherapy, dental and optical
- Group Life Insurance cover
- Contributory pension scheme
- Long Service holidays and awards
- Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Free skip offered to employees each year
- Full PPE and branded uniform supplied
- Lots more fantastic company events and perks
Why J. Dickinson & Sons?
J. Dickinson & Sons was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family‑owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast‑paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.
Our values
J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.
Commercial Bin Co-ordinator in Blackrod employer: J Dickinson and Sons Ltd
At J. Dickinson & Sons, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact our community and the environment. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee development, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in Horwich, where our state-of-the-art facilities and family-owned values create a unique workplace culture focused on innovation and sustainability.
