Transport Compliance Manager
Role Overview
Lead transport compliance, fleet governance, and operational standards across the UK operation.
Work closely with the UK Transport Manager, providing oversight of operator licence compliance, fleet maintenance controls, transport legislation, and health and safety performance.
Provide leadership, guidance, and assurance to management teams and drive continuous improvement in transport performance.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Role overview
Lead transport compliance, fleet governance, and operational standards across the UK operation.
Work closely with the UK Transport Manager, providing oversight of operator licence compliance, fleet maintenance controls, transport legislation, and health and safety performance.
Provide leadership, guidance, and assurance to management teams and drive continuous improvement in transport performance.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Operator Licence undertakings, transport legislation, and company policies.
- Oversee vehicle inspections, maintenance programmes, fleet documentation, and audit readiness.
- Monitor fleet utilisation and operational performance; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Support transport operations in meeting targets, service levels, and compliance objectives.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and compliance breaches; implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Champion health, safety, and compliance; coach managers and supervisors.
- Produce compliance reports, analyse performance data, and provide recommendations.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
- Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
- Comprehensive knowledge of Operator Licence compliance and UK and EU transport legislation.
- Experience managing compliance within a commercial fleet environment.
- Strong understanding of Working Time Directive regulations and driver compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance planning and fleet governance processes.
- Proven people management and leadership experience; experience conducting investigations, hearings, and disciplinary processes.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills; ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
About the employer
Worldwide Flight Services is part of the SATS Group and provides air cargo logistics and ground handling services.
The UK business employs more than 900 people across 17 sites.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Worldwide Flight Services
Air Cargo Warehouse Operational Specialist - Forklift Experience Required
Chicago, USA
Worldwide Flight Services is seeking an air cargo warehouse operational specialist to coordinate safe cargo movement across warehouse and ramp operations. The role requires advanced air cargo experience, equipment certif
Office Agent
, GBR
Worldwide Flight Services is seeking an Office Agent to coordinate air cargo movements and provide administrative support in a fast-paced freight environment. The role requires strong English communication, customer-serv
Transport Compliance Manager
, GBR
Procurement Manager - FTC 12 Months
, GBR
FP&A Manager
, GBR
Air Cargo Warehouse Operational Specialist - Forklift Experience Required
Chicago, USA
Office Agent
, GBR
Warehouse Agent
Edinburgh, GBR
Office Agent
, GBR
Learning & Development Manager
, GBR