Transport and Fors Compliance Manager

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd seeks a Transport and FORS Compliance Manager in the United Kingdom. You will lead FORS accreditation maintenance, manage fleet records, and ensure licensing and DVSA compliance across depots.

The role requires a Transport Manager CPC qualification, hands-on FORS accreditation experience, and strong organisational skills. Travel to depots and audits are part of the job; salary is £42,000 per annum with a permanent, full-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Transport management experience
• Hands-on FORS accreditation experience
• Knowledge of DVSA regulations and tachograph requirements
• Ability to prepare for audits and vehicle inspections

Responsibilities

• Maintain FORS accreditation and ensure all compliance records are up to date.
• Prepare for annual audits, vehicle inspections, depot audits and Operator's Licence checks.
• Manage vehicle records, maintenance schedules, MOTs and safety inspections.
• Deal with speeding tickets, penalty charge notices, traffic offences and vehicle-related issues.
• Monitor drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Manage insurance claims, supplier queries and vehicle off-road issues.
• Produce compliance reports and work closely with depot managers and senior management.
• Travel to other depots every couple of months to build relationships and support consistent compliance standards across the business.

Skills

Transport administration

Compliance

Audit preparation

Attention to detail

Self-management

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Transport and FORS Compliance Manager - CPC Qualified

£42,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.30pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for someone experienced with and a strong understanding of transport administration and compliance to help maintain the company's FORS accreditation and ensure all fleet, depot and licensing requirements are met.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being self managed highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and experience preparing for audits, vehicle inspections and Operator's Licence checks.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain FORS accreditation and ensure all compliance records and documentation are up to date.

Prepare for annual audits, vehicle inspections, depot audits and Operator's Licence checks.

Manage vehicle records, maintenance schedules, MOTs and safety inspections.

Deal with speeding tickets, penalty charge notices, traffic offences and vehicle-related issues.

Monitor drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive compliance.

Manage insurance claims, supplier queries and vehicle off-road issues.

Produce compliance reports and work closely with depot managers and senior management.

Travel to other depots every couple of months to build relationships and support consistent compliance standards across the business.

What We're Looking For

A Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential.

Experience in transport or fleet management.

Hands-on experience with FORS accreditation, transport administration and compliance.

Good knowledge of DVSA regulations, drivers' hours and tachograph requirements.

Salary of £42,000 per annum - growing company

Access to a work vehicle.

Permanent, full-time position.