Transport Dispatcher & Admin Lead - Route Optimisation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Discounts

Bike to work

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to coordinate daily depot operations, assign routes and manage drivers to deliver top-class service. The role emphasises adherence to health and safety standards and transport compliance, with a focus on cost-efficient operations.

You will engage in administration tasks, data reporting and hands-on improvement initiatives, in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the local area and routes.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• optimise routes and vehicle utilisation.
• Manage driver availability and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee vehicle checks, safety and maintenance.
• Handle payroll, timesheets, tachograph records and reporting.
• Analyze depot data to drive cost-efficiency.

Skills

Local knowledge

Route planning

Driver coordination

Health & safety

MS Office

Administration

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Transport planning software

Excel

Job description

Biffa is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to coordinate daily depot operations, assign routes and manage drivers to deliver top-class service. The role emphasises adherence to health and safety standards and transport compliance, with a focus on cost-efficient operations.

You will engage in administration tasks, data reporting and hands-on improvement initiatives, in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.