Transport Compliance Lead: Driver Hours & Safety

Barrett Steel Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK steel stockholder is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure transport operations meet legal and regulatory standards. This role involves managing compliance, coaching drivers, and enhancing safety processes. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation and experience with HGV drivers. Excellent organizational skills and a full UK driving license are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including holidays, a pension plan, and access to health services.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension + Life Assurance

Discounts on retail and leisure

Access to health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation including driver hours, tachograph law, and fleet compliance.
• Proven background in managing and coaching professional HGV drivers.
• Experience investigating incidents and analysing root causes.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policy in disciplinary contexts.
• Proficiency with telematics and AI-based vehicle monitoring systems.
• Full UK driving license with the ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to transport laws and internal policies.
• Monitor compliance through Transport Management Systems.
• Review driver performance and provide necessary feedback.
• Coach drivers to improve safety and compliance.
• Audit driver hours to identify anomalies.
• Support investigations into road incidents.
• Maintain records of audits and compliance outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations for effective compliance.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation

Proven background in managing HGV drivers

Experience in incident investigation

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication abilities

Interpret company policy in disciplinary contexts

Proficiency with telematics systems

Full UK driving license

Job description

A leading UK steel stockholder is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure transport operations meet legal and regulatory standards. This role involves managing compliance, coaching drivers, and enhancing safety processes. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation and experience with HGV drivers. Excellent organizational skills and a full UK driving license are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including holidays, a pension plan, and access to health services.