This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the transport function operates legally, safely, and efficiently while driving a strong compliance culture across the business.
Key Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance & Operator Standards:
Operator Licence Oversight:
Act as the designated CPC holder, ensuring full compliance with all Traffic Commissioner and DVSA requirements and protecting the integrity of the Operator’s Licence at all times.
Accreditation & Audit Management:
Maintain and enhance industry accreditation standards (including FORS or equivalent), leading internal and external audits to retain recognised compliance status.
Drivers’ Hours & Working Time Compliance:
Oversee detailed tachograph analysis to ensure strict adherence to UK/EU drivers’ hours regulations and the Road Transport Working Time Directive. Work towards best-practice compliance frameworks such as Earned Recognition.
Safe Systems & Risk Management:
Develop, implement, and review comprehensive risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work across all transport, yard, and loading operations.
Health & Safety Leadership:
Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and internal standards.
Team Leadership & Culture
Culture & Engagement:
Promote an open, accountable, safety-focused culture that strengthens communication and collaboration between operational staff and drivers.
Performance Management:
Conduct regular reviews, manage attendance and performance issues, and handle disciplinary or grievance matters in line with company policy.
Training & Development:
Identify development needs, coordinate periodic CPC training, and deliver targeted toolbox talks based on compliance trends and infringement data.
Driver Wellbeing & Fatigue Management:
Design and oversee work schedules that prioritise driver wellbeing, manage fatigue risks, and ensure operational sustainability.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Operational KPIs:
Track and report on key transport metrics including fuel performance, on-time delivery, vehicle utilisation, and downtime.
Senior Leadership Reporting:
Prepare and present compliance, financial, and operational reports to senior management.
Infringement Control:
Monitor driver performance data, identify recurring compliance issues, and implement corrective training or action plans where necessary.
Policy & Governance
Transport Policies & Procedures:
Develop, review, and enforce robust transport policies covering defect reporting, accident procedures, drug and alcohol compliance, and operational best practice.
Audit & Record Management:
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records across vehicle maintenance, driver hours, training logs, and compliance documentation.
Skills & Experience Required
* Valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – Essential
* IOSH qualification – Desirable
* Strong knowledge of drivers’ hours, tachograph legislation, and Working Time Regulations
* Solid understanding of UK Road Transport regulations
* Experience within general haulage and/or palletised distribution networks
* Strong commercial awareness
* Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a transport management role
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year