Transport Manager (Compliance)

Dnata Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HGV licence

Job summary

dnata Ltd in the UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to ensure regulatory compliance, fleet safety and operational excellence across all transport activities. You will own policy implementation, audit readiness and Licence compliance, guiding the operation with a culture of safety and reliability.

You will coordinate with regulators, customers and airport authorities, lead investigations, set high standards, coach teams and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CPC certification is essential
• Deep knowledge of transport legislation and operator licence requirements
• Proven leadership and ability to coach teams

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet compliance and maintenance standards across the operation
• Review transport plans against KPIs and SLAs and implement improvements
• Act as primary contact for regulators, customers and airport authorities
• Lead health & safety initiatives and incident investigations
• Coach and develop teams, driving high performance

Skills

CPC

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Job description

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

You'll bring a strong background in transport compliance, fleet operations and safety-driven environments, and the confidence to manage stakeholders and lead change in a fast-paced setting.

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