Transport Compliance Manager

Company: Bis Henderson Recruitment
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Transport Compliance Manager


Nottinghamshire


£60,000


Monday – Friday


Our client are continuing to expand and we are currently seeking an experienced Transport Compliance Manager to join their day shift team. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role with excellent development prospects in a supportive working environment. You will help ensure the smooth running of our transport operation for a major client and recognised brand.


Role Responsibilities:



  • To liaise between operations team and Fleet manager to continuously manage and schedule fleet inspections and MOTs in line with operators licence

  • To continue and effectively maintain tachograph analysis and recording (drivers’ hours/working time directive and infringements) in line with the operators licence.

  • To monitor all missing mileage and ensure this investigated and accounted for wherever possible.

  • To produce transport weekly KPI’s working with management accountant.

  • To work closely with the Driver Trainer to implement and improvement initiatives to eliminate infringements.

  • To continously and effetively manage drivers through disciplinary procedures if improvements fail in line with the operators licence.

  • To promote and continuously and effectively drive the defect reporting and consult with fleet manger to ensure appropriate defect rectification.

  • To monitor current transport systems ensuring data is relevant to the business/researching better models.

  • To manage compliance between the UK and EU operators’ licences, as set out in the dual registration “the specialists events haulage guidelines.”

  • To manage driver welfare and safety continuously and effectively, including drivers’ hours and other health and safety obligation in line with the operator’s licence.

  • To monitor and record all drivers EU 90/180 days in the EU, ensuring communication of this information to the planning team.

  • To work collaboratively with Traffic Operations to maximise fleet utilisation.

  • Monitor, record & update the VOR file notes.

  • To ensure by a regular audit process that all paperwork is accurate and maintain records accordingly, driver handbook/bluefolder and sign off.

  • To work closely with the Driver Trainer to continuously and effectively monitor and maintain records for professional development and mandated training.

  • To work closely with the driver Trainer to annually review all company training documentation, policies & processes to ensure best practice.

  • To manage and monitor the vehicle levy charge and keep up to date records of all changes in relation to the levy legislation.

  • To record all roadside enforcement/encounter reporting and take any necessary action.

  • To record and reconcile ad-blue consumption.

  • To be the Microlise master user and set up all new drivers on the Microlise software.

  • To conduct the agency compliance audit, ensuring agency drivers being supplied meet our compliance requirements.

  • To assist with ensuring kit availability and liaise with subcontractors where necessary.

  • To ensure all trucks have the European Community documentation before departure into the EU.

  • To produce the compliance board pack for the monthly board meeting, ensuring all details of compliance are communicated clearly and concisely.


Key Skills



  • An excellent level of competency in MS Excel, and experience of working with other MS packages

  • Previous experience of working within a third-party haulage environment

  • Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and professionally over the telephone

  • CPC and International CPC advantageous

  • Proven experience of a can-do, positive attitude with the proven ability to problem solve

  • Previous experience of working in a cost driven organisation and practical knowledge of cost, budgeting, and financial control within a profit & loss environment

  • Strong and up to date knowledge of driver compliance rules and regulations

  • An ability and desire to work with detail and to be accurate in the approach to work

  • The ability to work well under pressure

  • History of working with numerical and financial data with GCSE Maths at a Grade C /Level 4 or higher (desirable)

  • A knowledge of UK, European and International geography


All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

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Posted: September 12th, 2026