Transport Compliance Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to ensure full Operator Licence compliance, manage audit‑ready driver and vehicle records, oversee transport systems, and provide effective administrative support to maintain a safe and legally compliant operation.

• Ensuring drivers’ hours and tachograph rules are observed and proper records kept
• Ensuring all drivers always have a valid licence check in place
• Supporting driver trainer to manage documents for all drivers including but not limited to; Assessment, Induction, Training and CPC hours files are complete and accurate and audit ready
• Monitoring & ensuring vehicles are being operated within speed limits & appropriate actions taken with drivers
• Maintaining all vehicle records, which includes but is 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 such as Tachomaster, DAVIS, Zenith & Bridgestone Portal
• 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
• Liaise with Booker network and central fleet team as required
• Support internal/external audits review
• General administration & reporting

Essential

• Administrative experience is essential
• Previous experience of working in Transport related environment
• PC Literate (especially excel & PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyse verbal and numeric data.
• Able to work on own initiative and under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to identify issues and follow through to a logical conclusion (completer/finisher).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to keep details confidential within the scope of GDPR.
• Proven ability to build good working relationships with own team across network
• Good attention to detail

Desirable

• National CPC holder
• Experience in Transport & Logistics
• Knowledge of Vehicles Road Transport law (especially driver’s hours and vehicles servicing etc.).
• 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 recruitment@bookergroup.com.

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