Depot Transport Coordinator: Route Optimisation and Compliance

Biffa Group; Stretford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Group is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to join our UK depot. Shift hours are 8am to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with a focus on delivering reliable service and maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate routes, manage driver availability, oversee vehicle checks, and handle admin tasks including payroll and tachograph records, driving continuous improvement and efficiency in our operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the local area.
• Plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Solutions-driven mindset and 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.
• Previous experience in transport administration, logistics, dispatch or similar.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

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

Local area knowledge

Problem solving

Time management

Customer service

Excel

Tools

Excel

Dispatch software

Job description

Biffa Group is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to join our UK depot. Shift hours are 8am to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with a focus on delivering reliable service and maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate routes, manage driver availability, oversee vehicle checks, and handle admin tasks including payroll and tachograph records, driving continuous improvement and efficiency in our operations.