Administration Assistant

Company: Biffa
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Location: Truro
Job Description:

Location: Newham Depot

We are seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to join the Newham depot as a Team Lead.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career within the Company and to be an integral part of a team that delivers the contractual services of the Cornwall Council – “Waste and Recycling Collection, Street and Public Open Space Cleansing Services Contract” to a consistently high standard.

Reporting to the Business Manager for the depot, the role will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Operations Team and lead the operational administrators based at the depot to ensure all administration duties and responsibilities are met. The role should be flexible, willing, and able to support the administrative elements of the Contract Management operations, and may require occasional support at other contract depots.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in an administration role for at least 12 months
  • Excellent customer service and organisational skills
  • Ability to delegate, train, lead and monitor teams, whilst also being a team player
  • Strong IT systems skills and the ability to use MS Office, mobile devices and tablets
  • Ability to deal with conflict and negotiate/manage the appropriate outcome
  • Analytical with the ability to measure and monitor data and take appropriate corrective action
  • Able to communicate at all levels, both in verbal & written form

Closing date is 11th July 2026

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Retail and leisure discounts
  • Holiday and travel discounts
  • Bike to work scheme

Equality and Diversity

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. We champion diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026