via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

School Transport Dispatcher

Kat Transport
Croydon Full-time
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Overview

We are specialists in providing transport for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Join our dynamic team as a Transport Dispatcher, where your organizational skills and passion for safety will keep student transportation running smoothly, and efficiently. In this vital role, you will coordinate daily routes, manage communication between drivers, schools, and parents or carers, and ensure all operations adhere to safety standards. Your proactive approach will help create a safe, reliable, and positive experience for students and staff alike. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to community safety while developing your logistics expertise.

Duties

  • Coordinate daily school bus routes using transportation management systems to optimize efficiency and timeliness

  • Communicate effectively with drivers, school personnel, parents via phone and email to relay route updates and address issues promptly

  • Monitor real\-time transport operations through the Cordic software system to ensure adherence to schedules and safety protocols

  • Maintain accurate data entry of route information and incident reports with attention to detail

  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including proper documentation in the Cordic management system.
Experience
  • Experience with the Cordic software system would be an advantage

  • Good communication skills with professional phone etiquette, and the ability to converse, clearly, in English is of paramount importance

  • Proficient in data entry, typing, and maintaining detailed records accurately

  • Prior experience in logistics, or school transportation is preferred but not required
Join us in making a difference by ensuring safe, efficient SEND transport. We value energetic individuals who are detail\-oriented and proactive problem\-solvers with excellent communication skills. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support our community’s educational environment while honing your expertise in logistics and dispatch operations.

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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