Transport manager (compliance)

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

Job summary

dnata is seeking a Transport Manager in the United Kingdom to own transport operations and ensure compliance with regulatory, legal and company requirements. You will promote a culture of safety, audit readiness and high performance while leading a team across the transport function.

Reporting to Head of Fleet UK, you will monitor KPIs/SLAs, review daily plans and implement corrective actions as needed. Strong CPC qualifications and Operator Licence knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• Experience in fleet operations in regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Proven leadership and people-management capability, with coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet compliance and utilisation and ensure audit readiness according to Operator Licence standards.
• Review daily transport plans with the management team and improve KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead on health & safety, investigations and foster a safety-first culture across teams.
• Coordinate with regulators, customers and airport authorities to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Coach, influence and support teams to drive high performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport compliance

Fleet operations

Safety culture

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HR discipline

Operator Licence

CPC certification

Education

CPC certificate

Job description

Are you a driven transport professional with a strong focus on safety, compliance and operational excellence? We are looking for a Transport Manager to take ownership of ensuring our transport operations meet all regulatory, legal and company requirements, while driving performance and continuous improvement across the function.

Reporting to the Head of Fleet UK, you will play a key role in promoting a culture of compliance, safety and accountability, ensuring that all transport policies, procedures and legislative requirements are fully understood and consistently applied across the operation.

In this role, you will oversee fleet compliance and utilisation, ensuring all vehicles are properly maintained, documented and audit-ready in line with Operator Licence standards. You'll work closely with the Transport management team, training team and senior leadership to review daily transport plans, improve performance against KPIs and SLAs, and implement corrective actions where needed.

You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, customers and airport authorities, ensuring full compliance with all relevant by-laws and Department for Transport regulations. Alongside this, you'll lead on health & safety, managing incident investigations, promoting safe working practices and fostering a proactive, safety-first culture across teams.

This is a leadership role where you will coach, influence and support teams, drive high standards of performance, and contribute to a collaborative management environment.

What we're looking for

We are seeking someone with a strong background in transport compliance, fleet operations and safety-driven environments, who can confidently manage stakeholders and lead change in a fast-paced setting.

• 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
• Conducts investigations / disciplinaries in line with HR polices
• HGV licence – preferable
• Experience Management of large transport fleet - preferred
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, regulators and operational teams
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Must be named on the Operator Licence and accept responsibility for supporting and maintaining Operator Licence compliance
• Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) - essential

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a compliant, safe and high-performing transport operation. You'll be part of a wider leadership team where your expertise will directly influence operational success and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to bring your expertise in transport compliance and leadership to a role where you can make a real impact.

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