Transport Administrator

Biffa Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts at high street stores and in

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental care benefits

Healthcare access

Job summary

Biffa Group is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator in Aberdeen to manage day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles and plan routes to ensure top-class service while upholding health and safety and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor driver availability, perform payroll and tachograph administration, and use MS Office to analyse data and improve efficiency. Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30, negotiable.

Qualifications

• Experience in admin, call handling, or time-critical environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the local area to plan routes and allocate resources.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with business software and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Experience with payroll/timesheets/tachograph records is beneficial.

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 and prioritising

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Team coordination

Tools

Excel

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.

Benefits

• 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

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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.

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