Administrator - Engineering in Birmingham

Administrator - Engineering in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 30000 - 40000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Biffa

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide admin support for engineering operations and manage key systems like D365 and FleetWave.
  • Company: Join Biffa, a leader in waste management with a focus on sustainability.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, ongoing training, generous pension, and discounts on travel and leisure.
  • Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a workplace that values creativity and collaboration.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in engineering or operational administration and familiarity with financial systems required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.

The site you will be based from is in Aldridge, however after training on Biffa systems there is opportunity to work remotely. Monday to Friday.

A quick look at the role:

To provide administrative and systems support across Group Engineering, ensuring the effective management of engineering operations, mobile plant assets, financial governance, and engineering systems. The role is responsible for maintaining key platforms, including D365 and FleetWave, ensuring engineering, procurement, asset, financial, and operational data is accurate, controlled, and compliant with business standards. The position also supports engineering reporting, project tracking, document management, training coordination, and SharePoint administration to improve operational efficiency and support informed decision-making.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Administer D365 purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and financial records, ensuring compliance with company procedures and governance standards.
  • Maintain FleetWave asset records, maintenance schedules, compliance data, utilisation information, and lifecycle documentation.
  • Manage engineering databases, asset registers, telematics data, hire asset records, and operational trackers.
  • Support asset replacement programmes, disposals, quotations, and lifecycle management activities across the mobile plant fleet.
  • Produce and maintain engineering reports, KPI trackers, dashboards, and compliance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Coordinate engineering projects, governance records, training administration, and compliance documentation including LOLER, PUWER, inspections, and certifications.
  • Administer SharePoint sites, Microsoft Lists, document libraries, and engineering systems to ensure effective data and document control.
  • Liaise with engineering, operations, procurement, finance, suppliers, and third parties while supporting continuous improvement of engineering systems and processes.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience within an engineering, asset management, fleet, or operational administration role.
  • Experience working with financial and procurement systems.
  • Experience maintaining operational databases and trackers.
  • Experience supporting engineering or fleet operations.

Why you'll love it at Biffa:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Ongoing training, development, and coaching.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Life cover.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we are turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve lives across the UK. With over 11,500 colleagues nationwide, we offer careers that are rewarding, often challenging, and never dull.

Dedicated to diversity:

Inclusion is central to our culture at Biffa. We believe that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are essential to building a creative and effective workplace that reflects our communities and delivers the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. That is why we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at every opportunity.

Administrator - Engineering in Birmingham employer: Biffa

At Biffa, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and a supportive work culture that prioritises ongoing training and development. Our Aldridge location provides the unique opportunity for remote work after initial training, allowing for a flexible work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects in engineering and sustainability. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we foster an environment where every colleague can thrive and make a positive impact on the community.

Biffa

Contact Details:

Biffa Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Administrator - Engineering in Birmingham

D365 Administration
FleetWave Management
Financial Governance
Operational Database Management
Document Management
Project Coordination
KPI Tracking