Transport Operations & Route Optimization Specialist

Biffa Group; City of Edinburgh; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Biffa is hiring a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to coordinate day-to-day depot operations in Edinburgh. The role focuses on route optimisation, driver availability, and maintaining safety and compliance with environmental and O-license standards.

You will also handle admin tasks such as payroll, tachograph records, and reporting while contributing to service quality and cost efficiency. A values-driven, problem-solving mindset will help you thrive in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Knowledge of the local area and routes.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Customer focused with good communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in admin, call handling, or time-critical environments is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Optimising routes and vehicle utilisation to deliver top-class service.
• Managing driver availability and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing vehicle checks, safety and maintenance.
• Handling payroll, timesheets, tachograph records and reporting.
• Driving cost-efficiency by analysing depot data and improving operations.

Conocimientos

Route planning

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Communication

Herramientas

MS Excel

Transport planning software

IT systems

Descripción del empleo

Biffa is hiring a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to coordinate day-to-day depot operations in Edinburgh. The role focuses on route optimisation, driver availability, and maintaining safety and compliance with environmental and O-license standards.

You will also handle admin tasks such as payroll, tachograph records, and reporting while contributing to service quality and cost efficiency. A values-driven, problem-solving mindset will help you thrive in a dynamic environment.