Transport & Route Planner | Dispatch & Admin (Mon–Fri)

Biffa Waste Services; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts at stores/restaurants/online

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental care benefits

Access to doctor and healthcare

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services in Aberdeen is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to organise daily depot operations, allocate vehicles and routes, and ensure HSE standards and licensing compliance. The role emphasises service delivery, problem solving, and collaboration across teams.

You will manage driver schedules, monitor driver movements, and handle admin tasks like payroll and tachographs while contributing to efficiency improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the local area.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Solutions-driven mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in admin, call handling, or a time-critical environment.

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 payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting.
• Driving cost-efficiency by analysing depot data and improving operations.

Skills

Route planning

Driver coordination

MS Excel

Transport management systems

Health & safety knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Transport management software (TMS)

MS Office

Job description

Biffa Waste Services in Aberdeen is seeking a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator to organise daily depot operations, allocate vehicles and routes, and ensure HSE standards and licensing compliance. The role emphasises service delivery, problem solving, and collaboration across teams.

You will manage driver schedules, monitor driver movements, and handle admin tasks like payroll and tachographs while contributing to efficiency improvements in a fast-paced environment.