Transport Administrator

Biffa Waste Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; 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

PPE provided

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services in Tees Valley is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher/Transport Administrator to organise daily depot operations, allocate routes and coordinate drivers, ensuring timely service and adherence to health & safety and environmental compliance.

You will handle payroll-related admin, monitor vehicle checks, and strive for cost-efficient operations while working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with start/finish times of 07:30–16:30.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local area and depot operations.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Solutions-driven mindset with good problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with business software and MS Excel.

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

Route optimisation

Driver coordination

Regulatory compliance

MS Excel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Start/Finish Times: 07.30/08.00 to 16.30

A quick look at the role.

TheTraffic 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

And many more