Transport Manager

Job Description

Transport Compliance Manager

n

n

The Opportunity:

n

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Transport Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, operational performance and team leadership within a busy commercial transport environment.

n

n

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the transport function operates legally, safely and efficiently, while developing a strong culture of compliance and accountability across the business.

n

n

Key Responsibilities:

n

Regulatory Compliance and Operator Standards across site.

n

n

Operator Licence Oversight:

n

n
• Act as the designated CPC holder.

n

• Ensure full compliance with Traffic Commissioner and DVSA requirements.

n

• Protect the integrity of the Operator’s Licence at all times.

n

n

n

Accreditation and Audit Management:

n

n
• Maintain and enhance industry accreditation standards, including FORS or equivalent.

n

• Lead internal and external audits to retain recognised compliance standards.

n

• Support the business in working towards best-practice frameworks such as Earned Recognition.

n

n

n

Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Compliance:

n

n
• Oversee tachograph analysis and infringement management.

n

• Ensure strict adherence to UK and EU drivers’ hours legislation.

n

• Maintain compliance with the Road Transport Working Time Directive.

n

n

n

Safe Systems and Risk Management:

n

n
• Develop, implement and regularly review risk assessments.

n

• Create and maintain Safe Systems of Work across transport, yard and loading operations.

n

• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate corrective measures.

n

n

n

Health and Safety Leadership:

n

n
• Champion a strong safety culture throughout the transport operation.

n

• Ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and internal standards.

n

• Promote safe working practices among employees and drivers.

n

n

n

Team Leadership and Culture

n

n

Culture and Engagement:

n

n
• Promote an open, accountable and safety-focused working environment.

n

• Strengthen communication and collaboration between operational teams and drivers.

n

n

n

Performance Management:

n

n
• Conduct regular employee performance reviews.

n

• Manage attendance, capability and performance concerns.

n

• Handle disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with company procedures.

n

n

n

Training and Development:

n

n
• Identify individual and team development requirements.

n

• Coordinate periodic CPC training.

n

• Deliver targeted toolbox talks based on compliance trends and infringement data.

n

n

n

Driver Wellbeing and Fatigue Management:

n

n
• Develop work schedules that prioritise driver wellbeing.

n

• Identify and manage fatigue-related risks.

n

• Ensure operational requirements remain safe and sustainable.

n

n

n

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

n

n

Operational KPIs:

n

n
• Monitor and report on key transport performance indicators.

n

• Track fuel performance, on-time delivery, vehicle utilisation and downtime.

n

• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and efficiency.

n

n

n

Senior Leadership Reporting:

n

n
• Prepare and present compliance, operational and financial reports.

n

• Provide senior management with clear updates on performance, risk and improvement activity.

n

n

n

Infringement Control:

n

n
• Monitor driver performance and compliance data.

n

• Identify recurring infringements or performance concerns.

n

• Implement corrective training and action plans where required.

n

n

n

Policy and Governance

n

n

Transport Policies and Procedures:

n

n
• Develop, review and enforce transport policies and procedures.

n

• Ensure robust processes are in place for defect reporting, accidents, drug and alcohol compliance and operational best practice.

n

n

n

Audit and Record Management:

n

n
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records.

n

• Oversee documentation relating to vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours, training and transport compliance.

n

n

n

Skills and Experience Required:

n

n
• Valid Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence – essential

n

• Minimum five years’ experience within a transport management position

n

• Strong knowledge of drivers’ hours, tachograph legislation and Working Time Regulations

n

• Comprehensive understanding of UK road transport legislation

n

• Experience within general haulage and/or palletised distribution networks

n

• Strong commercial awareness

n

• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

n

• IOSH qualification – desirable

n

• Strong leadership, communication and performance-management skills

n

…