Transport Compliance Manager

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple)

Job details

Contract
Full Time
Newton Abbot
Posted on 5 June 2026
25000-30000 USD / Year
Job Ref: 948/01580
Salary: £25,000.00 - £30,000.00 per year

We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Compliance Manager to oversee compliance, safety, and regulatory standards within a busy transport operation.

Reporting to senior management, you will provide independent oversight of Operator Licence compliance, driver regulations, fleet standards, and transport governance. The role focuses on ensuring legal obligations are met, maintaining audit-ready records, identifying compliance risks, and supporting continuous improvement across the operation.

This role is a 6 month fixed term contract, 40 hours per week – Working working Sunday to Thursday

Salary is negotiable and will be confirmed as part of the shortlisting. Salary listed is for the 6month term.

The successful candidate must be available for an immediate start

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, drivers’ hours, tachograph rules, and Working Time Directive legislation.
Monitor compliance performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate and audit-ready transport, vehicle, and driver records.
Oversee fleet compliance, including maintenance schedules and roadworthiness requirements.
Support regulatory audits and inspections.
Produce compliance reports and provide practical recommendations to improve controls and operational performance.
Work closely with transport and operational teams to promote a strong compliance culture.

Requirements

Current Transport Manager CPC qualification.
Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting DVSA audits and regulatory inspections.
Previous experience within a transport, logistics, or fleet compliance environment.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to analyse compliance data and communicate requirements clearly to operational teams.

Desirable

Experience within a fast-paced or multi-site transport operation.
Knowledge of fleet maintenance planning and vehicle compliance.

Package

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Generous holiday entitlement.
Employee discounts and wellbeing support.
Training and career development opportunities.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position requiring flexibility to support operational needs.

How To Apply

To apply, click Apply Now or contact the Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) team on 01364 644149 for an informal discussion about the role.

No covering letter is required. Simply submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is a specialist recruitment agency covering transport, logistics, construction, industrial and skilled trade roles across South Devon and North Devon.

As part of one of the UK’s largest recruitment networks, with more than 40 years of industry experience, we help connect skilled candidates with quality local employers.

Our latest Driver Hire Nationwide candidate survey found that 97% of candidates were proud to work with Driver Hire, 96% rated the service they received as Good or Excellent, and 91% would recommend working with Driver Hire. Based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.

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