Logistics Administrator

Biffa; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Logistics Administrator to oversee daily operations at the depot. This role involves managing staff, optimizing routes, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Services or Logistics industry.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the local area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational staff daily to achieve best-in-class service delivery.
• Optimize route efficiency and manage driver availability.
• Perform administrative duties, including payroll and vehicle monitoring.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Planning

Organisation

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATOR

Hours: 37.5 - M-F: 0800 - 1600

A quick look at the role

The Logistics Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day organisation of operations in the depot through the allocation and basic routing of vehicles. You will ensure best-in-class service delivery to customers, maintain health & safety standards, and ensure environmental and O licence compliance.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Manage operational staff daily to achieve best-in-class service delivery.
• Optimize route efficiency and utilise disposal outlets within the area to ensure effective use of vehicles and facilities.
• Manage driver availability and coverage in line with legislation and company procedures to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
• Perform administrative duties, including inputting pay, bonuses, and disposal information into company systems.
• Proactively manage vehicles, liaising with fleet, ensuring safe vehicle operations, wheel security, and monitoring vehicle gross weights.
• Supervise vehicle availability daily, ensuring drivers complete their checks per company policy.
• Contribute to cost control by seeking efficiency improvements and reducing operating costs, e.g., analysing depot reports.
• Complete administrative tasks for the Dispatch office, including timesheets, tachograph records, payroll, holiday rotas, and QLS resolution.
• In collaboration with the Depot Manager, ensure delivery of mandatory training, induction, and toolbox talks per company policy.

Our Essential Requirements

• Strong geographical knowledge of the local area.
• Experience in the Services or Logistics industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Effective planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.

About Biffa

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle, or keeping streets clean, we see every day as an opportunity to improve lives. Our 11,000+ employees across the country trust us for rewarding, challenging, and engaging careers.

We value diversity and equality, believing that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a creative and effective work environment.