Transport Administrator
Posted 1 day 8 hours ago by Biffa plc
A quick look at the role.
The Transport Administrator is responsible for managing the day to day organisation of operations in the depot through the allocation and basic routing of vehicles. You will ensure best in class service delivery to customers, ensuring health & safety standards are maintained, and ensuring environmental and O licence compliance.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem solving, and are passionate about delivering an exceptional service, this is the role for you.
Your Core Responsibilities- Optimising routes and vehicle utilisation to deliver top class service.
- Managing driver availability and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- 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.
This is more than just a desk job! You'll also have the chance to get hands on with employee engagement and improvement initiatives.
Our essential requirements- The ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
- A solutions driven mindset and a knack for problem solving.
- Customer focused, engaging and supporting a diverse customer base.
- Proficiency with business software and MS Office (especially Excel).
- Experience in administration, call handling, or a time critical environment is a plus.
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.