Transport Compliance Manager - Primary Operations

Carlsbergg; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage supplier in the UK is seeking a Transport Compliance Manager to oversee operations across their network. This essential role involves monitoring compliance with legislation and standards, ensuring fleet safety, and managing performance targets. The ideal candidate will have worked in Transport Management, possess a CPC qualification, and demonstrate strong leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive employee benefits, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Transport Management with accountability for compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of transport legislation and operational standards.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance for the Burton Primary Delivery Fleet.
• Ensure legal requirements for fleet assets are met.
• Liaise with Fleet Services and manage compliance reporting.

Skills

Transport Management

Operator Licence compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Health & Safety standards

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

Education

CPC National/International Road Haulage qualification

Job description

Transport Compliance Manager (Primary Operations)

Location: Burton, DE14 2BG

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, working predominantly on a Monday to Friday basis but flexibility required to work any 5 days in a 7 day period.

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance - alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot's servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

As part of the Customer Supply Chain team, you will be accountable for ensuring that all transport operations across the nationwide network remain fully compliant with legal, safety, and regulatory standards. Leading the Primary fleet, you will safeguard operational integrity by overseeing training, monitoring adherence to policies, and embedding best practices that meet both internal and external requirements. Your role will be critical in maintaining seamless delivery to customers while optimising efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Monitor and oversee compliance across the Burton Primary Delivery Fleet in line with the Operator's Licence, covering driver hours, licensing, vehicle safety, maintenance, and route adherence
• Ensure fleet assets meet all legal requirements, including safe usage, wheel security, and compliance with height, width, and weight restrictions
• Liaise with Fleet Services to manage compliance reporting, asset management, and documentation standards
• Enforce Health & Safety protocols and Company Policy, ensuring all transport operations meet required standards
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including tachographs, driver documentation, and vehicle/trainer legal files
• Manage fleet maintenance providers and workshops to achieve compliance standards, schedule legal inspections, and resolve vehicle issues promptly
• Ensure adherence to transport and environmental legislation, including fleet insurance management
• Track and deliver site KPIs, budgets, and performance targets, balancing compliance with operational efficiency
• Oversee driver performance and compliance evaluations, providing feedback and implementing improvement plans where needed
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in transport compliance processes, using data and insights to identify trends and strengthen decision‑making

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Proven experience in Transport Management, with direct accountability for Operator Licence compliance, driver hours, asset safety, and fleet operations in complex, unionised, multi‑shift environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of transport legislation, environmental requirements, and health & safety standards, ensuring full compliance across large‑scale operations
• CPC National/International Road Haulage qualification (essential), combined with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
• Senior‑level experience leading transport teams within large, complex operational settings, ideally in FMCG, drinks, or brewing sectors with time‑critical OTIF targets
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, implement new ways of working, and deliver measurable performance improvements
• Strong leadership qualities, able to challenge, influence, and inspire teams while fostering collaboration and accountability
• Skilled in people management, problem solving, and confident decision‑making under pressure
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Full car driver's licence required; vocational licence entitlement would be advantageous

Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business - with their incredible individual history's, innovation of products and some of the UK's most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.