Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Transport & Logistics

Oldbury

27K – 28K

RH Recruiting are currently working in partnership with our client in recruiting for a compliance manager based in Oldbury. The purpose of this role is to deliver against cost budgets and service targets to the company through monitoring the effective management and development of the depot teams, in ensuring full legislative compliance with both the Department of Transport and Transport & Logistics procedures and requirements.

Person Requirements

A strong dynamic manager with the capacity to delegate but also have a hands on approach with the skills to motivate and develop a varied team of Line Managers, in ensuring legislative compliance The person possesses the skills to introduce a culture of continues improvement and develop an appreciation for the operating principles of the company and outside agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

Carry out monthly site audits and provide reports to Senior Management
Ensure all vehicles both UK & European are legal with all documentation and equipment
Develop internal audit processes for legal / system compliance
Assist an external auditor on visits to all sites
Provide support to site managers within the business regarding all matters concerning compliance
Maintain fleet documents- paper files and electronic data
In collaboration with Senior Management set targets for improvements associated with compliance
Monitor drivers in relation to drivers hour’s regulations and working time directive
Maintain documentation relating to Operators licences, SLA’s, Vehicles / Trailers and hire companies
Conduct and direct the internal investigation of compliance issues with the assistance of depot managers
Provide support to the accounts department in relation to speeding, parking and all penalty notice charges
Analyse and Authorise all fuel invoices and challenge where discrepancies are found
Analyse and Authorise all invoices relating to hired vehicles and trailers
Analyse and recharge mobile phone bills
Advise Senior Management on best practices involving any changes in Legislation and or changes to the business / industry.
Provide support between Transport and Logistics and service providers with regards to the fleet maintenance
Advise and assist the driver trainer in maintaining the driver files
Provide support for the manager of the Depot when dealing with outside contractors
Assist with fleet changes ie de-fleets etc
Attend and contribute to Health & Safety Meetings
Carry out vehicle accident investigations and produce full and concise reports
Organise employee training on compliance related topics, policies and procedures
Responsible for the collation of information and the completion of Department of Transport Surveys Knowledge / Experience

At least five years front line experience in distribution operations
Certificate of Professional Competence
PC based systems and software
Drivers hours and vehicle regulations and legislation
Employment legislation
Health and Safety legislation
Commercial awareness and understanding of the client base