UK Transport Compliance & Safety Lead

Biffa; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a Group Transport Manager to provide strategic leadership across transport compliance, road risk and driver capability at a UK-wide, multi-site level. The role requires strong regulatory credibility and the confidence to represent Biffa externally.

You’ll lead engagement with DVSA and other regulators, drive continuous improvement, and influence senior stakeholders to ensure safe, legally compliant and highly efficient transport operations.

Qualifications

• National CPC in Road Haulage or equivalent required.
• In-depth knowledge of DVSA enforcement and operator licensing.
• Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation.
• Experience managing transport compliance risk in a multi-site environment.
• Experience engaging with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioners.
• Experience overseeing driver training and competency frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide group-wide leadership across transport compliance and operator licensing.
• Lead engagement with DVSA, Traffic Commissioners and other transport regulators.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory investigations, audits and inquiries.
• Strengthen accountability for transport compliance across sites.
• Provide guidance on drivers’ hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance and load security.
• Use data and KPIs to identify risks and drive safety improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory expertise

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven decision making

Education

National CPC in Road Haulage

Transport management qualification

Job description

Biffa is seeking a Group Transport Manager to provide strategic leadership across transport compliance, road risk and driver capability at a UK-wide, multi-site level. The role requires strong regulatory credibility and the confidence to represent Biffa externally.

You’ll lead engagement with DVSA and other regulators, drive continuous improvement, and influence senior stakeholders to ensure safe, legally compliant and highly efficient transport operations.