Transport Compliance Manager

DHL Germany; Harlow; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Compliance Manager to lead all compliance activities across the site in Harlow. You will ensure vehicles, drivers and processes meet legal, statutory and policy requirements while driving safety and continuous improvement.

The role demands strong regulatory knowledge, audits, and stakeholder management, with an International CPC being desirable. The position is full-time, permanent, and based on site in Harlow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Compliance, Transport Operations or Fleet Compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, operator licence requirements, driver hours regulations and WTD compliance.
• Ability to lead from the front, influencing colleagues at all levels.
• International CPC Qualification (desirable).
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing audits, compliance reporting and corrective action plans.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Tachomaster and Microlise.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles, trailers, shunt tug units and ancillary equipment remain legally compliant with servicing, maintenance and MOT requirements.
• Manage driver compliance, including drivers' hours, tachograph infringements and Working Time Directive (WTD) adherence.
• Lead all transport compliance activities, ensuring LGV vehicles and drivers operate safely and legally in line with DHL, customer and statutory requirements.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and compliance across the operation.
• Provide and oversee transport compliance administration, training records and audit-ready documentation.
• Manage LGV fleet repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Analyse compliance data and performance metrics to identify risks, trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the administration and management of PCNs, FPNs and other transport-related fines.

Skills

Transport compliance

Driver hours

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Audits/compliance

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

International CPC Qualification

Tools

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

Transport Compliance Manager

Pay Rate: £38,213 per annum
Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (flexibility required to support operational needs)
Location: Harlow - CM20 2DW

Think You Know DHL? Think Again!

We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and it's our people who keep supply chains moving, businesses operating and customers satisfied every day.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Transport Compliance Manager to lead all aspects of transport compliance across the operation. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the transport function consistently meets DHL's legal, statutory and policy requirements, as well as the compliance standards expected by our customer.

You’ll champion a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring that vehicles, drivers and transport processes remain fully compliant while supporting operational excellence across the site.

What You’ll Do

As Transport Compliance Manager, you will:

• Ensure all vehicles, trailers, shunt tug units and ancillary equipment remain legally compliant with servicing, maintenance and MOT requirements.
• Manage driver compliance, including drivers' hours, tachograph infringements and Working Time Directive (WTD) adherence, identifying trends and escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Lead all transport compliance activities, ensuring LGV vehicles and drivers operate safely and legally in line with DHL, customer and statutory requirements.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and compliance across the operation.
• Provide and oversee transport compliance administration, training records and audit-ready documentation.
• Manage LGV fleet repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Analyse compliance data and performance metrics to identify risks, trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the administration and management of PCNs, FPNs and other transport-related fines.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a Transport Compliance, Transport Operations or Fleet Compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, operator licence requirements, driver hours regulations and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Ability to lead from the front, influencing and engaging colleagues at all levels.
• International CPC Qualification (desirable).
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing audits, compliance reporting and corrective action plans.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Tachomaster and Microlise.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing ASAP . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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