Transport Manager

dnata; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata is seeking a Transport Manager (Compliance) to lead a culture of safety, compliance and accountability across our UK transport operation. You’ll ensure policies and procedures meet Operator Licence requirements and stay audit-ready, empowering teams to operate within the law and company standards.

You will partner with regulators, customers and airport authorities, drive performance against KPIs, and coach leaders to embed a proactive safety-first mindset while delivering reliable,

Qualifications

• CPC certification and authorization to act on Operator Licence responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements.
• Experience in fleet operations within regulated or safety-critical environments, including working time directive.
• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own fleet compliance and utilisation, ensuring vehicles are maintained, documented and audit-ready.
• Drive performance by reviewing transport plans, KPIs and SLAs, implementing corrective actions.
• Serve as a key contact for regulators, customers and airport authorities to ensure compliance with by-laws and transport regulations.
• Lead safety initiatives, investigations and promote proactive, safe-working practices across teams.
• Coach and support teams, setting high standards and fostering a collaborative management culture.

Skills

CPC

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Manager CPC

Job description

Transport Manager (Compliance)

Keep the wheels turning, safely, legally and brilliantly. Do you thrive where safety, compliance and operational excellence come first? Then this could be the role for you.

As our Transport Manager, you'll take ownership of making sure every part of our transport operation meets its regulatory, legal and company requirements, and you'll drive performance and continuous improvement along the way.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Fleet UK, you'll be the driving force behind a culture of compliance, safety and accountability. You'll make sure our transport policies, procedures and legislative requirements aren't just understood, but applied consistently, every day, across the operation.

What you’ll do

• Own fleet compliance and utilisation: make sure every vehicle is properly maintained, fully documented and audit-ready, in line with Operator Licence standards.
• Drive performance: work with the Transport management team, training team and senior leadership to review daily transport plans, improve performance against KPIs and SLAs, and put corrective actions in place where needed.
• Be the trusted voice: act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies, customers and airport authorities, ensuring full compliance with all relevant by-laws and Department for Transport regulations.
• Champion safety: lead on health & safety, manage incident investigations and promote safe working practices, building a proactive, safety-first culture across every team.
• Lead from the front: coach, influence and support your teams, set high standards, and bring your voice to a collaborative management environment.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Must be named on the Operator Licence and accept responsibility for supporting and maintaining Operator Licence compliance
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and Operator Licence requirements
• Strong understanding of policies and procedures that reflect current legislation
• Experience in fleet operations, ideally within a regulated or safety-critical environment working within the working time directive
• Strong knowledge of maintenance standards, and handling maintenance schedules
• Proven leadership and people management capability, with the ability to coach and drive performance
• Experience conducting investigations and disciplinaries in line with HR policies
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, regulators and operational teams
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Experience managing a large transport fleet

Preferred

• HGV licence

Why join us?

This is your chance to play a critical role in shaping a compliant, safe and high-performing transport operation. As part of a wider leadership team, your expertise will directly influence operational success and continuous improvement, and you'll see the impact of your work every single day.

At dnata, our values define who we are and how we work together. We are safe – making safety and security a mindset in everything we do, where every team member is empowered to speak up and prioritise wellbeing. We play to win – going above and beyond for our customers, setting ambitious goals, taking ownership, and empowering bold decision-making. We respect everyone and work as a team – building trusted relationships, embracing diversity, and creating a culture of belonging where respect and results go hand in hand. We are future-thinking – welcoming innovative ideas, taking responsibility for our impact, learning from challenges, and investing in our people's potential. If these values resonate with you and you're ready to be part of a team shaping the future of ground handling and cargo services, we'd love to hear from y