Fleet Compliance Manager

Opus People Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading business in England is seeking a Compliance and Safeguarding Manager for their Fleet division. The role involves ensuring legal compliance for Fleet and Operators Licences, conducting audits, and developing staff understanding of safeguarding protocols. Ideal candidates will have a Transport Manager Qualification and experience in compliance management within professional environments. This role offers a chance to positively impact organizational practices and drive high service quality.

Qualifications

• Hold a Transport Manager Qualification (International or National).
• Full UK Driving license with D1 and valid dCPC Qualification.
• Experience working within a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance of Fleet and Operators Licences.
• Conduct internal audits for legal compliance.
• Oversee vehicle presentation standards and driver performance.

Skills

Knowledge of Drivers Hours Regulations

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Transport Manager Qualification

Job description

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We are thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading business with multiple awards under their belt to recruit a Compliance and Safeguarding Manager within the Fleet division.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Fleet & Passenger Transport, the role is to ensure the compliant and legal operation of the Fleet and Operators Licences. To develop staff's understanding of Safeguarding and legal vehicle compliance. Conduct investigations and audits when required. Named Transport Manager on the company's operator's License.

Duties:

1. Proactive daily management of EU and domestic hours legislation, infringements, and related driver training/retraining where required.
2. Oversee all areas of compliance, including drug and alcohol testing, walk-round checks, gate checks, eyesight testing, and compliance with the company's policies, procedures, and systems, including all Earned Recognition and Coach Operator's Guild standards.
3. Present and prepare information for third-party audits when required.
4. Conduct internal audits to ensure legal compliance with Health and Safety and Operators License regulations.
5. Oversee vehicle presentation standards and driver performance to ensure high service quality, rewarding and motivating staff based on positive feedback.
6. Manage the company's operation of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme and report to the Head of Fleet & Passenger Transport.
7. Assist with the company's daily operations as needed.
8. Be named on the PSV Operators License.
9. Ensure vehicles are maintained within the required guidelines.
10. Assist and conduct audits for the group fleet when required.
11. Serve as the Department Lead for Safeguarding.
12. Train and implement safeguarding protocols for all staff.
13. Conduct safeguarding investigations as necessary.
14. Collaborate with various organizations to maintain safeguarding practices.
15. Assist in the implementation of the vehicle replacement program.

Requirements:

1. Sound knowledge of Drivers Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, and DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme.
2. Hold a Transport Manager Qualification (International or National).
3. Full UK Driving license with D1 and valid dCPC Qualification.
4. No more than 3 penalty points.
5. Experience working within a professional environment.

Person Profile:

• Highly organized team player with the ability and desire to work independently, unsupervised, and proactively.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service with keen attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive attitude toward work.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to operational needs.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, and hardworking.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.