Transport Administrator: Route Optimisation & Depot Operations

Biffa Waste Services; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development and coaching

Pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a Transport Administrator/Traffic Dispatcher in York (Tockwith) to organise the depot's daily operations, allocate vehicles and routes, and ensure service excellence while upholding health, safety, and licensing standards.

The role involves route optimisation, driver management, vehicle checks, and admin duties including payroll and tachograph reporting, with a focus on cost-efficiency and continuous improvement. A supportive, dynamic environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the local area is essential.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Solutions-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in admin, call handling, or time-critical environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimising routes and vehicle utilisation to deliver top-class service.
• Managing driver availability and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• 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 / call handling experience

Tools

MS Office

Tachograph records software

Job description

Biffa is seeking a Transport Administrator/Traffic Dispatcher in York (Tockwith) to organise the depot's daily operations, allocate vehicles and routes, and ensure service excellence while upholding health, safety, and licensing standards.

The role involves route optimisation, driver management, vehicle checks, and admin duties including payroll and tachograph reporting, with a focus on cost-efficiency and continuous improvement. A supportive, dynamic environment awaits.