Transport Compliance Assistant
Location: Macclesfield SK10
Salary: £27000
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Type: Permanent
Are you an organised and detail-focused transport professional
with a strong understanding of UK transport compliance, Operator
Licensing and driver legislation?
We are looking for an experienced Transport Compliance Assistant
to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our transport
operation remains fully compliant, safe and audit-ready.
Working closely with the Transport Manager and wider transport
team, you will take responsibility for maintaining accurate
compliance records, monitoring driver and vehicle requirements,
supporting audits and identifying potential compliance risks
before they become an issue.
The Role
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management
of transport compliance, ensuring that all driver, vehicle and
operational records meet current legal, statutory and company
requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Compliance
* Maintain accurate transport compliance records and
documentation.
* Monitor Operator Licence (O-Licence) requirements and ensure
ongoing compliance.
* Track vehicle inspections, servicing, MOTs and preventative
maintenance schedules.
* Ensure transport records are retained accurately and in line
with legal and company requirements.
* Support internal and external compliance audits.
* Assist with regulatory inspections and investigations.
Driver Compliance
* Monitor driver licence checks and Driver CPC requirements.
* Maintain accurate driver qualification, training and compliance
records.
* Ensure tachograph downloads are completed and reviewed within
required timescales.
* Assist with investigating driver infringements and ensuring
appropriate follow-up actions are completed.
* Support driver inductions and ongoing compliance training.
Fleet Compliance
* Monitor vehicle defect reporting processes.
* Track maintenance schedules, inspections and vehicle
documentation.
* Liaise with fleet providers, workshops and maintenance
suppliers.
* Ensure all fleet documentation is current, accurate and readily
available for audit purposes.
Reporting & Administration
* Produce weekly and monthly compliance reports.
* Maintain transport management systems and compliance databases.
* Analyse compliance data and identify potential risks or areas
for improvement.
* Communicate compliance updates to operational teams and
management.
* Provide administrative support to the Transport Manager and
wider transport function.
About You
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and
commercially aware, with excellent attention to detail and a
genuine interest in transport compliance.
You will ideally have:
* A full UK driving licence.
* Good understanding of UK transport legislation and Operator
Licensing requirements.
* Knowledge of Drivers' Hours and Tachograph legislation.
* Experience maintaining transport, driver or fleet compliance
records.
* Strong administration and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify
discrepancies or potential compliance issues.
* Good analytical and reporting skills.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly
Excel.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* The ability to work independently, prioritise workload and meet
deadlines.
Desirable Experience
It would be advantageous if you have experience with:
* OLAT or Operator Licence compliance.
* Transport Management or Fleet Management systems.
* FORS, DVSA and OCRS requirements.
* Fleet maintenance planning.
* Samsara telematics.
* Working within a transport, logistics, fleet or compliance
environment.
The Person
We are looking for someone who is:
* Personable and professional.
* Honest and trustworthy, with strong integrity.
* Proactive and action-orientated.
* Confident taking responsibility and challenging where
necessary.
* Supportive and approachable.
* Resilient and adaptable.
* Passionate about maintaining high standards.
* Credible when dealing with drivers, suppliers and management.
* Willing to go the extra mile.
* Flexible with a good sense of humour.
What Success Looks Like
Your success will be measured through:
* Driver licence and qualification checks completed within
required timescales.
* Tachograph downloads and infringement reviews completed
accurately and on time.
* High levels of vehicle maintenance and compliance.
* Strong internal and external audit results.
* Reduction in compliance-related incidents and infringements.
* Accurate and complete compliance records.
* Consistent adherence to Operator Licence and statutory
requirements.
Interested?
If you have experience within transport compliance, fleet
administration, logistics or a similar environment and are
looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from
you.
INDAB