Transport manager (compliance)

dnata; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata is recruiting a Transport Manager in the United Kingdom to own fleet compliance, ensure regulatory and company policy adherence, and drive performance improvements across the transport operation. You will collaborate with the Transport management team, training teams and senior leadership to meet KPIs and maintain high safety standards.

Reporting to the Head of Fleet UK, you will influence policy implementation, manage incidents, and coach teams to uphold a culture of compliance, safety

Qualifications

• Manager CPC and Operator Licence requirements are mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance standards.
• Experience managing a large transport fleet in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives and investigations.
• Ability to liaise with regulators, customers and airport authorities.

Responsibilities

• Own fleet compliance and utilisation, audit-ready with proper documentation.
• Drive performance through KPI/SLAs, with corrective actions where needed.
• Be the trusted voice with regulators, customers and authorities.
• Champion health & safety and lead incident investigations.
• Lead, coach and align teams in a collaborative management culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Transport operations

Leadership & coaching

Stakeholder management

Incident investigations

HR policy adherence

Working time directive knowledge

Maintenance scheduling

Continuous improvement

Education

Manager CPC

Operator Licence holder

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.

• 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

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 you