Transport Compliance Manager – Lead Fleet & Training

Victorian Plumbing; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Transport Services, part of the Victorian Plumbing group, is seeking a Transport Manager to steer our nationwide fleet and keep distribution running smoothly across the UK. You’ll be responsible for compliance, licences and roadworthiness to support seamless operations.

The role offers a hands-on, leadership position with opportunities to launch a new driver apprenticeship scheme, supervise trainer activities, and ensure rigorous record-keeping in line with DVSA requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager in a fast-paced logistics, transport or retail distribution environment.
• A valid National or International CPC in Road Haulage.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation, DVSA rules, and operator licences.
• Experience leading staff, driving training initiatives, or managing vocational apprenticeships.
• Excellent administrative and audit-readiness skills with a sharp attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ultimate accountability for fleet compliance, operator licence undertakings and vehicle roadworthiness.
• Oversee in-house driver trainers and develop the driver apprenticeship scheme.
• Monitor drivers’ hours, tachograph compliance and statutory rest periods.
• Oversee vehicle loading operations to ensure loads are secure and within legal limits.
• Maintain audit-ready transport records and liaise with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner.

Skills

Transport management experience

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Audit & administration

Staff training

Job description

Sovereign Transport Services, part of the Victorian Plumbing group, is seeking a Transport Manager to steer our nationwide fleet and keep distribution running smoothly across the UK. You’ll be responsible for compliance, licences and roadworthiness to support seamless operations.

The role offers a hands-on, leadership position with opportunities to launch a new driver apprenticeship scheme, supervise trainer activities, and ensure rigorous record-keeping in line with DVSA requirements.