Transport Compliance Manager

LanesGgroup; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Transport Compliance Manager to enhance their fleet department in Preston. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with transport regulations, perform tachograph analysis, and support vehicle inspections, all while promoting a culture of integrity and teamwork.

Benefits

Continuous training and professional development

Supportive work environment

Commitment to well-being and safety

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transport compliance legislation and laws.
• Ability to analyze tachograph records.
• Experience with vehicle inspections and maintenance scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager with driver tachograph analysis.
• Conduct weekly vehicle tachograph checks.
• Monitor and manage fleet fuel usage and penalty charge notices.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

We provide award-winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, digital networks, and highways sectors and are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life.

Due to company growth, we are looking for a Transport Compliance Manager to join our growing fleet department.

Location: Preston

Salary: £40,000

Responsibilities:

• Support the Transport Manager with driver tachograph analysis using Tacho Master.
• Perform weekly vehicle tachograph checks in line with vehicle inspections.
• Analyze tachograph records to ensure compliance with legislation, laws, and WTD rules.
• Conduct daily defects and walk-around checks, ensuring all are completed and systems updated; coordinate with the hire desk for asset visibility on Samsara.
• Escalate non-reported daily defects to the Transport Manager.
• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager and Head of Fleet to address defects, opening job cards in Syrinx referencing FV defects.
• Support vehicle inspections and MOTs by maintaining and reporting relevant records; assist in scheduling pre-planned works.
• Regularly check driver licenses for compliance with legal and insurance requirements.
• Distribute schedules for inspections, services, and MOTs to relevant managers.
• Collaborate with the Head of Fleet and Workshop Coordinator to ensure all work is scheduled and covered.
• Send schedules to operations to prevent missed appointments.
• Monitor and manage fleet fuel usage, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Work with depot managers to ensure accurate fuel records and cost tracking.
• Manage penalty charge notices and parking fines, liaising with drivers and authorities.
• Report trends and escalate repeated offences.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and dashboard creation.
• Assist in preparing board packs and other reports as required.
• Oversee daily operations of the transport office.
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Transport.

What you will get in return:

Joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group — the UK's largest independent provider — we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises well-being, growth, and safety. We offer continuous training, professional development, and a supportive environment that values every individual's contributions, empowering our team to uphold high standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

The Lanes Group plc comprises various established service providers and subsidiaries, enhancing our capabilities, assets, and offerings to customers across different work types and regions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies, please.