Transport Compliance Officer

Polypipe Building Products; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Fleet Administrator to ensure compliance with transport regulations, manage fleet usage, and maintain necessary documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport management, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in compliance systems. A Certificate of Professional Competence is advantageous. This position involves daily monitoring of fleet operations and supporting the accreditation of the Fleet Operation Recognition Scheme (FORS).

Qualifications

• Experience within transport/fleet management preferred.
• Strong understanding of FORS accreditation is beneficial.
• Proficient in web-based compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet compliance with laws and legislation.
• Arrange inspections and monitor fleet usability.
• Update Fleet Management Systems with vehicle changes.
• Manage FORS accreditation and prepare audit materials.

Skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Experience with compliance systems

Multitasking and prioritisation

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Role Overview: This position is responsible for providing support and taking responsibility for the administration of company fleet requirements for Polypipe Building Products. Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure vehicles and users are compliant with all current laws and legislation including driver's licence checking.
• Arrange inspections and MOTS for the fleet - monitor fleet on a daily basis to ensure all vehicles are serviceable, utilised and controlled.
• Update Fleet Management Systems with all changes (new vehicles, new drivers, change of driver, vehicle disposal, costs centre, MOT, RFL etc.)
• Ensure all tachograph records are downloaded and analysed, conducting debriefs or collating information for further review.
• Process new vehicles or temporary hire vehicles ensuring they are registered on all applicable accounts (MID, Dart Charge, TFL etc.)
• Arrange disposal of assets, processing V5C information and removing vehicles from all applicable accounts.
• Maintaining vehicle files, ensuring all documentation is stored and retained in line with legal requirements.
• Authorise vehicle repairs & compile KPIs relating to fleet costs and provide information for weekly review meetings.
• Manage accreditation status of the Fleet Operation Recognition Scheme (FORS), which includes preparation of audit material; documents related to processes and procedures, and ensuring all drivers are trained to meet the standard set by FORS.
• Experience within transport / fleet management / compliance is preferred for this role.
• A Certificate of Professional Competence or willingness to train would be advantageous.
• Experience with web-based compliance systems & a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritise work. Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding/previous experience of FORS accreditation.