Transport Administrator

Biffa; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Transport Administrator to enhance operations in Milton Keynes. This role involves optimising vehicle routes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing driver availability. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for problem-solving, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to an innovative waste management firm. Join a team dedicated to sustainability and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that champions diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the local area is essential.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Experience in a time-critical environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimising routes and managing driver availability.
• Overseeing vehicle checks and handling admin tasks.
• Driving cost-efficiency by analysing depot data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning and prioritising

Knowledge of local area

Business software proficiency

Admin experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Biffa Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Transport Administrator

Biffa Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

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We are currently recruiting for a Transport Administrator/Traffic Dispatcher in Milton Keynes.

Hours of work are 8.30-17.00 / Monday - Friday

A quick look at the role.

The post holder 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, 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
  
  
  

Requirements

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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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