Compliance Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Testwood; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

GP service (24/7)

Discounts on retail/travel

Loan and savings schemes

Mortgage advice

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transport Compliance Manager in Totton to lead and oversee all aspects of transport compliance, ensuring legal, regulatory and company standards are met while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will manage compliance across a large multi-drop operation, coordinating fleet maintenance, drivers’ hours, and tachograph usage, with a focus on reducing risk and driving performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an LGV fleet in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Solid knowledge of transport legislation and driver hours regulations.
• Familiarity with the Working Time Directive and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance across a large-scale multi-drop dray operation.
• Ensure vehicles, trailers and equipment meet legal requirements incl. servicing, inspections and MOTs.
• Monitor driver compliance including hours, tachograph infringements and WTD adherence.
• Oversee transport compliance administration and LGV fleet maintenance coordination.
• Investigate compliance issues and implement corrective actions to minimise risk.
• Produce compliance reports and analyse trends for improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, drivers and stakeholders to uphold DHL's compliance and safety standards.
• Support wider transport operations and other sites as required.

Skills

LGV fleet management

Transport legislation

Working Time Directive

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

CPC Transport Manager (International)

Tools

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

Transport Compliance Manager

Pay Rate: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (flexibility required to meet operational needs)
Location: Totton, SO40 3NB

About the Role

At DHL Supply Chain, we're looking for a highly motivated Transport Compliance Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of transport compliance across our operation. You will play a key role in ensuring the business remains fully compliant with all legal, regulatory and company requirements, while driving a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing compliance across a large-scale multi-drop dray delivery operation.
• Ensuring all vehicles, trailers and equipment meet legal requirements, including servicing, inspections and MOT schedules.
• Monitoring and managing driver compliance, including drivers' hours, tachograph infringements and Working Time Directive adherence.
• Overseeing all transport compliance administration and coordinating LGV fleet maintenance and repair activities.
• Investigating compliance issues and implementing corrective actions to minimise risk.
• Producing compliance reports and analysing trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Working closely with operational teams, drivers and key stakeholders to maintain DHL's high standards of transport compliance and health & safety.
• Supporting wider transport operations and other sites where required.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience managing an LGV fleet within a fast-paced transport environment.
• Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, driver hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• CPC Transport Manager (International) qualification is desirable.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience and determination to drive compliance standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with drivers, operational teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands effectively.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, Tachomaster and Microlise systems.

Why Join DHL Supply Chain?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
• Free, confidential 24/7 GP service.
• Access to hundreds of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts.
• Affordable loan and savings schemes.
• Free mortgage advice and financial wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for career development within a global organisation.

Learn more about working with DHL Supply Chain at:
https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain

Who We Are

DHL Supply Chain is the global leader in supply chain management, employing over 188,000 people across more than 50 countries. We deliver innovative logistics solutions for customers across a wide range of industries, including retail, automotive, healthcare, technology and consumer goods.

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