Transport Compliance Manager

As our Transport Compliance Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the smooth, compliant operation of our fleet, ensuring that every journey we make is safe, legal and efficient.

In this hands-on role, you will provide expert guidance to colleagues at all levels whilst maintaining consistently high compliance standards, making sure the business is fully protected from regulatory risk. You will take ownership of all vehicle, driver and fleet operational activities, including monitoring adherence to transport legislation, overseeing inspections and maintenance schedules, and supporting drivers to work safely and responsibly. You will analyse compliance data, identify trends and issues, and implement practical improvements that keep our operation running reliably and to a high standard.

Your role will directly contribute to the smooth functioning of the business, enabling us to deliver an excellent service to our customers while meeting all statutory obligations, making you a key player in our continued success and future growth.

• Lead all transport compliance activities across the operation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Operator Licence obligations and DVSA requirements.
• Monitor drivers' hours, tachograph, and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Manage driver compliance processes, including licence checks, Driver CPC, and training records.
• Oversee fleet compliance, maintenance scheduling, MOT performance, and defect management.
• Conduct regular audits and compliance reviews to identify and address risks.
• Produce compliance reports, KPIs, and management information for senior leadership.
• Support operational teams by providing compliance guidance, coaching, and training.
• Investigate compliance breaches and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in vehicle incident investigations
• Assist in Contract mobilisations / demobilisations

You will be home based but covering Battle and the surrounding area, regularly visiting operational sites and customers as needed to provide on-the-ground support and assurance.

• National CPC Holder (Essential)
• An ideal candidate will have fleet and plant experience within the Utilities sector
• Will have a full working knowledge of drivers' hours legislation
• Tachograph systems experience, and advantage but not essential
• Key2/Jaama experience, an advantage but not essential
• Health & Safety qualification, an advantage
• Strong management skills
• Driving Licence - Car essential