Transport Team Manager - Compliance

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About the role

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.

Main Responsibilities

Including but not limited to the following:

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 Trainers 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.

Problem solving

Liaison with Booker network and central fleet as required

Support internal/ External audits review & general administration & reporting

Support the Operations Manager with legal compliance reviews, preparing documents and sharing reports

including preparation of summaries for meetings

Ability to keep details confidential within the scope of GDPR

You will need

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

Desirable qualifications, skills, knowledge & experience

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

Desirable Skills

Ability to work on own initiative and adopt a pro-active approach to the role.

Confident decision maker

Good analytical thinking and attention to detail.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package