Transport Compliance Manager

Loom Talent Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK logistics firm in Wakefield seeks a Transport Compliance Manager to oversee compliance across its national fleet. Responsibilities include maintaining vehicle compliance records, conducting audits, and ensuring all legal and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate has proven experience in transport compliance management and strong knowledge of DVSA regulations. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Compliance Manager within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations and tachograph legislation.
• Organised and accurate with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all vehicle compliance records including service history and MOTs.
• Manage a rolling 12-month maintenance schedule.
• Conduct and lead 6-monthly compliance audits.
• Monitor driver hours and tachograph data via Tachomaster.
• Ensure third-party suppliers meet all legal and safety obligations.

Skills

Transport Compliance Management

Knowledge of DVSA regulations

Proficient with digital compliance systems

Tools

Tachomaster

Job description

Role : Transport Compliance Manager Location : Wakefield Salary : £42,500 - £45,000

A well-established, rapidly growing UK business with a nationwide operation is seeking a Transport Compliance Manager to take ownership of driver and vehicle compliance across a substantial national fleet.

Reporting to the Head of Transport, this role is central to maintaining operational safety, legal compliance, and efficiency across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all vehicle compliance records - service history, MOTs, brake tests, LOLER.
• Manage a rolling 12-month maintenance schedule.
• Conduct and lead 6-monthly compliance audits.
• Oversee defect reporting, investigation, and resolution.
• Monitor driver hours and tachograph data via Tachomaster.
• Investigate missing mileage, card issues, and lead-in time compliance.
• Liaise with the transport team to communicate compliance updates.
• Ensure third-party suppliers meet all legal and safety obligations.

Key Experience

• Proven experience as a Transport Compliance Manager within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations and tachograph legislation.
• Proficient with digital compliance systems (e.g., Tachomaster).

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