Transport Team Manager - Compliance

Booker; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in the UK seeks a dedicated Compliance Officer for its transport operations in Pontefract. This role involves collaborating with management to ensure the Operator Licence terms are met and maintaining audit-ready driver records. The successful candidate will oversee vehicle maintenance and compliance with road transport laws, enhancing operational excellence. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about logistics and compliance within the transport sector.

Qualifications

• Experience working in transport & logistics environment.
• Knowledge of Road Transport law and vehicle servicing.
• Experience with fleet administration.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance of Operator Licence with the Transport Operations Manager.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and legal requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready driver records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent

National CPC holder

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to support the compliance of our Operator Licence general undertakings. This role involves working closely with the Transport Operations Manager to ensure all terms of the Operator Licence are effectively managed. You will also collaborate with the Trainer to maintain complete and audit-ready driver records, contributing to the smooth and compliant operation of our transport services.

In addition to licence compliance, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing vehicle maintenance and ensuring all legal requirements are met. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our transport systems and associated documentation, while also handling general administrative duties. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for operational excellence in the transport sector.

• Ensuring drivers’ hours and tachographs rules are observed and proper records kept.
• Ensuring all drivers always have a valid licence check in place.
• Supporting driver trainer manage documents for all drivers including but not limited to; Assessment, Induction, Training and CPC HRs files are complete and accurate and audit ready
• Monitoring Vehicles are being operated within speed limits & appropriate actions taken with drivers.
• Maintaining all vehicle records, which includes but not limited to driver defect reports, all safety inspections, routine maintenance and repairs to vehicles and trailers.
• Ensuring Motor vehicles and trailers, including hired vehicles and trailers, are kept fit and serviceable.
• Monitoring of defects or symptoms of defects that could prevent the safe operation of vehicles and/or trailers, and that any defects are promptly recorded in writing & appropriately administered.
• Owner of digital systems, Tacho Analysis, Licence checks, Vehicle files, Camera & Telematics portals
• Regular supplier liaison, reviewing performance against KPI’s & closing off any ongoing queries
• Regular “spot checks” on drivers, vehicles and administration within the transport environment
• Liaison with Booker network and central fleet as required
• Support internal/ External audits review
• General administration & reporting

Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge & experience

• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent.
• Administrative experience
• Previous experience of working in transport & logistics related environment
• PC literate - Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Ability to analyse verbal and numeric data
• Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
• National CPC holder
• Previous knowledge of working within Booker or similar retail / wholesale environment
• Knowledge of Vehicles Road Transport law - particularly Driver hours and vehicle servicing
• Experience with fleet administration
• Knowledge of Operator licencing compliance

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail].

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk