# Transport Administrator FTC

**Company**: Biffa Waste Services
**Location**: Hersden
**Job type**: Full-time
**Salary**: Competitive Salary
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

We are seeking a Transport Administrator to join our Commercial Collections team in Hersden, England. As a Traffic Dispatcher / Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day organisation of operations in the depot through the allocation and basic routing of vehicles.

Your core responsibilities will include:

- 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

In addition to these responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to get hands-on with employee engagement and improvement initiatives.

At Biffa, we are dedicated to diversity and being inclusive is core to our culture. 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.

## Requirements

- Previous experience in a transport, traffic dispatch, logistics or fleet coordination role is desirable

- Good organisational and time-management skills

- Ability to plan and coordinate daily vehicle routes and driver schedules

- Strong communication skills when dealing with drivers, depot managers, customers and other departments

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities

- Good problem-solving skills to deal with delays, vehicle breakdowns and operational issues

- Understanding of health and safety procedures and transport compliance

- Ability to work as part of a team and support the smooth running of daily operations

## Benefits

- Company pension scheme

- Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Dental care benefits

- Access to doctor and healthcare services

- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

## Skills

### Required
- organisational skills
- time-management skills
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- health and safety procedures
- transport compliance

### Nice to have
- previous experience in a transport, traffic dispatch, logistics or fleet coordination role

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