Supporting the leadership of the Transport department to deliver in line with legal compliance and company targets whilst achieving the best possible level of service to internal and external Customers. You will achieve best in class results delivered through effective engaging and motivational leadership.

Role summary

This role proactively manages the compliance of the operator licence and the inspection, repair and maintenance of the vehicle fleet. In addition, you will play an active role in building efficiency and continuous improvement of the transport department.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all operational activities are compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and internal procedures.

• Monitoring all investigation activity to understand root cause and make sure that corrective and preventative action and solutions have been complete.

• Ensure full departmental compliance through regular monitoring of QHSE/Sustainability/Fleet standards. This includes PPE, Vehicle checks, CV servicing and MOT’s, VOR’s, Contractor, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, accidents and near misses.

• Ensure all inspections, checks, tachograph and all other monitoring is carried out on time and in line with company policy

• Produce relevant reporting and management information to increase efficiency, business improvement and customer satisfaction

• Offer guidance, advice and coaching on transport issues, set expectations, and communicate clearly on the required standards and policies to all within transport and other departments.

• Deputise for the Transport Operations Manager if required.

Essential experience for this role

• National CPC holder

• Specialist in driver and vehicle legislation

• Transport compliance background/experience

• Experience of supporting the supervision/management of a transport department ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness