Transport Manager

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