Transport Administrator

Biffa Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts at stores/restaurants

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental care benefits

Access to doctor and healthcare

Job summary

Biffa Aberdeen is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to organise the day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles and routes, and ensure best-in-class service while upholding health and safety and environmental/O‑licence compliance.

This Monday–Friday role offers a 07:00–15:30 (negotiable) schedule with a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will know the local area, plan effectively, and be proficient in MS Office and transport software.

Qualifications

• A strong knowledge of the local area.
• The ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
• A solutions-driven mindset and a knack for problem-solving.
• Proficiency with business software and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Experience in admin, 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

Local area knowledge

Planning & prioritisation

Problem solving

MS Office (Excel)

Admin experience

Tools

Transport management systems

MS Office

Job description

Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator

Monday to Friday

Start/Finish Times: 07.00 to 15.30 (can be negotiable)

Competitive Salary

A quick look at the role.

TheTraffic Dispatcheris 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, ensuring health & safety standards are maintained, and ensuring environmental and O licence compliance.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about delivering an exceptional service, this is the role for you.

Your Core 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.

This is more than just a desk job! You’ll also have the chance to get hands-on with employee engagement and improvement initiatives.

Our essential requirements

• A strong knowledge of the local area.
• The ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
• A solutions-driven mindset and a knack for problem-solving.
• Proficiency with business software and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Experience in admin, call handling, or a time-critical environment is a plus.

Biffa - Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

• Previous experience in transport, logistics or a traffic/transport office environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate daily vehicle routes and driver schedules.
• Experience managing drivers, allocating workloads and monitoring vehicle movements.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport management systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet operational demands.A proactive approach to resolving delays, vehicle breakdowns and staffing issues.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dental care benefits
• Access to doctor and healthcare services

And many more