Transport Compliance Supervisor

American President Lines; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Transport Compliance Supervisor to oversee compliance audits and vehicle standards across the fleet. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport logistics, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive annual leave and discounts on various services.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the transport or logistics sector.
• Strong understanding of driver management and vehicle compliance.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Transport Compliance Audits to meet accreditation standards.
• Ensure driver training and activities comply with legislation.
• Maintain vehicle compliance for a UK fleet.
• Lead internal and external compliance audits.
• Promote LEAN culture to drive efficiency.

Skills

Transport compliance

Driver management

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

IT systems navigation

Job description

Transport Compliance Supervisor

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co‑create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our operation based at Mercia Park, Swadlincote is looking for a Compliance Supervisor to join the team. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all contract objectives and compliance requirements are met, including transport compliance audits, health and safety audits, environmental audits, and customer‑related external audits, while maintaining high operational and regulatory standards.

This is a Monday to Friday role, 08:00‑16:30.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Oversee Transport Compliance Audits ensuring all accreditation standards are achieved.
• Ensure driver training is up to date, and all activities are undertaken in accordance with current legislation, Company Policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain vehicle compliance for a fleet of vehicles and drivers spread across the UK, including other depots.
• Initiate, prepare for, and lead internal and external compliance audits, providing detailed reports on logistics operations and identifying areas for improvement.
• Report on compliance issues internally and externally.
• Promote a LEAN culture throughout the site, supporting Kaizen targets and training colleagues in LEAN principles to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibilities, ensuring all Health & Safety meetings and Safe Working Instructions are adhered to.
• Drive process improvements including fuel efficiency and route optimisation, ensuring all operations are effective and efficient.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the transport or logistics sector. You should have a solid understanding of driver management and vehicle compliance, along with the ability to navigate IT systems confidently. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently. We are looking for someone proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money‑off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA.

Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.