Depot Transport Controller & Dispatcher

Biffa Group; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to join our depot in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, allocate vehicles, and help ensure on-time delivery while maintaining health and safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work Monday to Friday, start time 16:00hrs, with responsibilities spanning route optimization, driver availability, vehicle checks, payroll and tachograph records, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the local area.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Solutions-driven mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Customer-focused, engaging and able to support a diverse customer base.
• Proficiency with business software and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Experience in administration, call handling, or a time-critical environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimising routes and vehicle utilisation to deliver top-class service.
• Managing driver availability and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Overseeing vehicle checks, safety, and maintenance.
• Handling admin tasks like payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting.
• Driving cost-efficiency by analysing depot data and improving operations.

Skills

Route optimization

Driver management

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Excel

MS Office

Tools

Payroll systems

Tachograph records

Reporting tools

Job description

Biffa Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to join our depot in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, allocate vehicles, and help ensure on-time delivery while maintaining health and safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work Monday to Friday, start time 16:00hrs, with responsibilities spanning route optimization, driver availability, vehicle checks, payroll and tachograph records, and reporting.