Depot Transport Controller & Route Optimiser

Biffa Waste Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services in Southampton is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher/Transport Administrator to manage day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles and plan routes. You will ensure best-in-class service while maintaining health and safety standards and complying with environmental and O-license requirements.

The role calls for problem-solving, strong organisation and a customer-focused approach, with exposure to payroll, timesheets and tachograph records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the local area.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• A solutions-driven mindset and a knack for problem-solving.
• Customer focused, engaging and supporting 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

Knowledge of local area

Planning and prioritising

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Biffa Waste Services in Southampton is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher/Transport Administrator to manage day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles and plan routes. You will ensure best-in-class service while maintaining health and safety standards and complying with environmental and O-license requirements.

The role calls for problem-solving, strong organisation and a customer-focused approach, with exposure to payroll, timesheets and tachograph records.