Fleet Compliance Manager

Adler & Allan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus benefits

Job summary

Adler and Allan, based in Manchester, is seeking a Fleet Compliance Manager to lead operator licensing, vehicle maintenance arrangements and driver hours regulations.

The role also involves auditing assets, delivering internal audit frameworks, and providing guidance to senior leaders and CPC holders. It is a full-time, permanent role focused on compliance excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CPC National/International required.
• Proven experience managing HGV fleets at senior level.
• Knowledge of ADR regulations.
• Effective communication with all staff and leaders.
• Ability to produce bespoke reports on demand.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EU/domestic driver hours records at all depots per legislation and sign-off infringements.
• Monitor RTD performance and work with CPC holders to maintain 48-hour averages.
• Develop and monitor defect reporting to ensure roadworthiness obligations are met.
• Create, roll-out and maintain spot check routines for depot locations.
• Coordinate with maintenance to align with regulatory standards and report costs.
• Distribute monthly OCRS highlights and coordinate remedial actions with leadership.
• Monitor fuel card usage in line with procedures.
• Track asset availability, usage and location; audit assets.
• Work with SHEQ/Quality on internal compliance audits; report findings.
• Deliver transport reports/presentations to senior leaders.
• Coordinate transport L&D including DCPC/TMCPC.
• Participate in new vehicle specification exercises with user groups.

Skills

CPC

HGV management

ADR knowledge

Communication

Reporting

CI/Project delivery

Job description

Fleet Compliance Manager
Manchester
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary plus benefits

The Fleet Compliance Manager is required to lead the business unit performance with all operator licensing, vehicle maintenance arrangements and EU/domestic driver’s hours regulations. In addition, to monitor, audit of group assets, developing reporting tools for management and control of assets. The successful candidate will also be required to deliver/maintain internal audit frameworks, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide specialist advice/guidance to senior leaders and divisional CPC holders.

More about the role:

• Ensure EU/domestic drivers hours records are being adequately maintained at all depot locations in line with related legislation, including the generation/debrief/sign-off of driver infringements and the input of manual entries.
• Monitor/report divisional RTD performance, highlighting areas of concern and any required actions. Work with CPC holders to help maintain compliance with 48 hour working average and help develop working practices that support continued adherence to the regulations.
• Development and monitoring of defect reporting systems to ensure that roadworthiness obligations are being maintained and that reporting/rectification actions are completed in a timely manner. Highlight areas for improvement or concern.
• Create, roll-out and maintain spot check routines for use at depot locations to support roadworthiness and asset management disciplines.
• Maintain close relationships with divisional maintenance provision to ensure that all standards are in line with regulatory requirements. Identify areas for improvement and assess maintenance cost drivers to deliver initiatives/campaigns. Create periodic reports highlighting any areas for attention. Investigate any MOT failures and support depots with action plans.
• Distribute monthly OCRS highlighting specific concerns to senior leadership teams and coordinate any remedial actions or mitigations.
• Monitor usage of company fuel cards to ensure compliance of usage in line with company procedures.
• Tracking of asset availability, usage & location and audit of assets.
• Working with the SHEQ/Quality team create/maintain a framework for the delivery of internal compliance audits covering all aspects of operator licensing. Carry out audits at depot locations and report findings/actions.
• Support depot locations with asset management including location tracking, plant service, audit and utilisation.
• Working alongside Service Delivery Director to measure vehicle optimisation within Env Services Division to ensure optimal coverage and operational capability.
• Support the SHEQ team with creation or delivery of driver related safety campaigns and or toolbox talks. Deliver toolbox talks at depot locations as required.
• Carry out investigations of compliance related breach/failure, create reports and formulate remedial actions. Support depot locations with delivery and sign off.
• Deliver transport reports/presentations to senior leadership teams.
• Contribute to transport policy/procedure inclusive of document update, sign off and distribution.
• Coordinate transport related L&D inclusive of DCPC/TMCPC and management qualifications.
• Participate in new vehicle specification exercises, coordinating user group working parties and front-line inputs.

Qualifications

• CPC National/International
• Significant experience of managing HGV fleets at a senior level.
• Knowledge of ADR
• Ability to communicate effectively with all groups from front line staff to senior leaders.
• Ability to produce bespoke reports as and when required.
• Experience of continuous improvement techniques and project delivery.

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.