Transport Team Manager - Compliance

Booker Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and wholesale company based in Pontefract is seeking a dedicated individual to support compliance for their Operator Licence. This role includes overseeing vehicle maintenance, ensuring legal adherence, and maintaining audit-ready driver records. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and analytical skills along with relevant experience in transport logistics. A background in regulatory compliance and administrative duties is essential. This opportunity contributes significantly to the smooth operation of transport services.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent.
• Administrative experience is essential.
• Previous experience in transport & logistics environment required.
• PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Ability to analyze verbal and numeric data.
• Able to work on own initiative and under pressure.
• National CPC holder required.
• Previous knowledge of working within retail/wholesale environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Vehicles Road Transport law necessary.
• Experience with fleet administration is preferred.
• Knowledge of Operator licensing compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance of Operator Licence general undertakings.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and ensure all legal requirements are met.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready driver records.
• Ensure drivers’ hours and tachographs rules are observed.
• Monitor vehicle records and ensure their serviceability.
• Conduct regular ‘spot checks’ on drivers and vehicles.
• Liaise with suppliers and review performance against KPIs.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

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