Dispatchers
Code: 43-5032.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Aircraft Dispatcher
Charter Coordinator
City Dispatcher
Dispatcher (Dispatch)
Mine Dispatcher
Paratransit Dispatcher
School Bus Dispatcher
Taxi Dispatcher
Train Dispatcher
Truck Dispatcher
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.
- Prepare daily work and run schedules.
- Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics
SAP software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Mobile location based services software
Global positioning system GPS software
Situation resource tracking software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions
looking for ways to help people
Business
customer service
management
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
notice when problems happen
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Self-Control
Adaptability
Frequently Asked Questions About Dispatchers
Salaries for a Dispatchers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Dispatchers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Dispatchers include: Microsoft Dynamics, SAP software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Global positioning system GPS software, Situation resource tracking software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Dispatchers professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Dispatchers
Search AllAircraft Dispatcher
Iberia
madrid
Permanent
Customer Service Dispatchers
GQ Interim
zaragoza
Permanent
DISPATCHER
Maw Filiale di Bologna
bentivoglio
Permanent
Dispatcher
JD.com
milano
Permanent
Dispatcher
Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
dublin
Permanent
Dispatcher
GQ Interim
zaragoza
Permanent
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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