Transport Administrator

Biffa Ltd; Polegate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK waste management company is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher to manage operations in the depot. In this role, you will ensure optimal routing, compliance with safety standards, and efficient vehicle use. You will also handle administrative tasks including payroll and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the local area, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Join us to contribute to sustainable waste management while being part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the local area required.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in a time-critical environment preferred.
• Proficiency in business software and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Optimise routes and vehicle utilisation for service delivery.
• Manage driver availability and ensure compliance.
• Oversee vehicle safety checks and maintenance.
• Handle payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting.
• Drive cost-efficiency by analysing depot data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Route optimisation

Driver management

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Job description

The Traffic Dispatcher 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.

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.

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.

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.