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Tipton, England

Transport Administrator

Biffa Waste Services
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£22,000 - £28,000/Year
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Description

Location
Tipton, England

Hours
Full Time, Monday to Friday, Start Time: 04:00am

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Traffic 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, maintaining health & safety standards, 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 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 administrative tasks such as payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting, and 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.

Biffa is dedicated to changing the way people think about waste. We are the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management, committed to sustainability and innovation. Our 11,000+ employees share a passion for improving lives and the environment. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and delivers the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.

Benefits
Competitive salary
Ongoing career development, training and coaching
Generous pension scheme
Medical and dental scheme
Retail and leisure discounts
Holiday and travel discounts
Bike to work scheme
Plus, much more…

Requirements

Experience
Experience in administration, call handling, or a time-critical environment is a plus. Knowledge of the local area is essential.

About you
You are customer focused, engaging and able to support a diverse customer base. You have the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines. A solutions-driven mindset and a knack for problem-solving are key to success in this role. Proficiency with business software and MS Office, especially Excel, is required.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated, but relevant experience and skills in administration and transport operations are advantageous.

Expiry date: 11/10/2026
Transport Administrator
Company:
Biffa Waste Services
Salary:
£22,000 - £28,000/Year
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Tipton, England