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Senior Transport Compliance & Depot Manager
Moneymore, Co. Londonderry.
On-site
Full-time
About the job
Job Description:
J&K Coaches Ltd are seeking a dedicated and proactive Transport Compliance & Depot Manager to join our growing team based in Moneymore, Co. Londonderry. You will be responsible for ensuring our transport operations meet the highest standards of legal compliance and safety. J&K Coaches are one of the fastest-growing transport companies in the North of Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport Manager: You will take ownership of the responsibilities associated with this role.
- Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with all relevant transport regulations and legislation and employee compliance.
- Fleet Management: Oversee our fleet of vehicles, ensuring they are well-maintained, meet legal requirements, and are scheduled for regular servicing and inspections.
- Auditing & Documentation: Conduct regular audits of drivers' hours, tachographs, maintenance records, and vehicle inspections, ensuring full traceability and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Training & Development: Provide training to our drivers and operational staff on transport regulations, safety standards, and best practices to improve compliance and reduce risk.
- Driver Management: Monitor our drivers' performance to ensure compliance with working time regulations and safe driving practices. Address all non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Reporting & Analysis: Continually analyse our transport operations to identify areas for improvement and ensure continual compliance, providing monthly reports to our senior management team.
- Health & Safety: Promote a strong culture of health and safety, ensuring that our transport operations are carried out safely and in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
- Liaison with Authorities: Act as a point of contact for regulatory inspections or other audits related to our transport operations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management is essential.
- Experience: Proven experience in Transport Compliance, preferably within the bus and coach industry.
- Regulatory Knowledge: A strong understanding of UK and EU transport regulations and legislation, including driver hours, tachographs, vehicle inspections, and safety standards.
- Skills: Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex compliance issues.
- Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and motivate teams and liaise with regulatory authorities.
- Leadership: Experience in managing a team, with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop staff.
Why Work With Us?
- 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Full company uniform provided
- Well-equipped fleet of coaches, ambulances, and taxis
- Free on-site parking
Pay:
- Negotiable (based on experience)
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (with some unsociable hours)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- PSV Driving Licence (desirable)