Transport & Route Optimisation Specialist

Biffa Waste Services; Tockwith; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary.

Generous pension scheme.

Medical and dental scheme.

Retail and leisure discounts.

Holiday and travel discounts.

Bike to work scheme.

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services in York (Tockwith) is seeking a Transport Administrator to organise day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles, and route basic schedules. You will ensure top-class service, uphold health & safety standards, and maintain O-licence compliance.

The role requires problem-solving, local area knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office. You’ll handle payroll and timesheets, with a collaborative team and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the local area.
• Able to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Solutions-driven mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in business software and MS Excel.
• Experience in admin, call handling or time-critical environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimise routes and maximise vehicle utilisation to deliver service.
• Manage driver availability and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee vehicle checks, safety and maintenance.
• Handle payroll, timesheets, tachograph records and reporting.
• Drive cost-efficiency by analysing depot data and improving operations.

Skills

Local area knowledge

Planning & prioritisation

Problem solving

MS Office / Excel

Administrative tasks

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Biffa Waste Services in York (Tockwith) is seeking a Transport Administrator to organise day-to-day depot operations, allocate vehicles, and route basic schedules. You will ensure top-class service, uphold health & safety standards, and maintain O-licence compliance.

The role requires problem-solving, local area knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office. You’ll handle payroll and timesheets, with a collaborative team and opportunities for development.