Transport Compliance Manager

Berry Recruitment; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport group in Cornwall seeks a Transport Compliance Manager to ensure regulatory compliance across their operations. The role involves managing audits, training staff, and providing support related to transport laws. Successful candidates should have a strong management background in transport compliance and an understanding of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in transport compliance or a similar managerial role.
• Deep understanding of transport regulations, including EU Drivers' Hours.
• Experience with audits and telematics systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with transport laws and Operator Licence obligations.
• Lead audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide training on transport compliance to staff.

Skills

Transport regulation knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CPC Certification

IOSH Certification

DGSA Qualification

HGV CE Licence

Tools

Telematics systems

Tachograph systems

DTAS software

FORS standards

Job description

Join a well-established Cornwall-based transport group as our next Transport Compliance Manager. You'll ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across our fleet, drivers, and operations-protecting safety, managing risk whilst upholding high standards.

Key Duties:

• Ensure compliance with transport laws and Operator Licence obligations

• Lead audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting

• Oversee driver CPC, vehicle records, and safety standards

• Provide training and support to staff on transport compliance

• Liaise with the DVSA, HSE, and other regulatory bodies

What You'll Bring:

• Prior knowledge in a transport compliance or similar managerial role

• Deep knowledge of transport regulations (e.g., EU Drivers' Hours, WTD)

• Confident with telematics, tachograph systems, and audits (e.g., DTAS, FORS)

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Desirable: CPC, IOSH, DGSA, HGV CE, and experience in logistics.

The salary on offer is from 40,000 to 45,000 per annum

To find out more about this fantastic and rare opportunity, please contact Sally Appleby or Kerris Pengelly at Berry Recruitment Cornwall for a chat. Conversations will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.