DHL Supply Chain
Compliance Manager
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Transport Compliance Manager
Pay Rate: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (flexibility required to meet operational needs)
Location: Totton, SO40 3NB
About The Role
At DHL Supply Chain, we're looking for a highly motivated Transport Compliance Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of transport compliance across our operation. You will play a key role in ensuring the business remains fully compliant with all legal, regulatory and company requirements, while driving a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.
✅ What You'll Be Doing
- Managing compliance across a large-scale multi-drop dray delivery operation.
- Ensuring all vehicles, trailers and equipment meet legal requirements, including servicing, inspections and MOT schedules.
- Monitoring and managing driver compliance, including drivers' hours, tachograph infringements and Working Time Directive adherence.
- Overseeing all transport compliance administration and coordinating LGV fleet maintenance and repair activities.
- Investigating compliance issues and implementing corrective actions to minimise risk.
- Producing compliance reports and analysing trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Working closely with operational teams, drivers and key stakeholders to maintain DHL's high standards of transport compliance and health & safety.
- Supporting wider transport operations and other sites where required.
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✅ What You'll Bring
- Proven experience managing an LGV fleet within a fast-paced transport environment.
- Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, driver hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.
- CPC Transport Manager (International) qualification is desirable.
- Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Resilience and determination to drive compliance standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with drivers, operational teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands effectively.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office, Tachomaster and Microlise systems.
✅ Why Join DHL Supply Chain?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
- Free, confidential 24/7 GP service.
- Access to hundreds of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts.
- Affordable loan and savings schemes.
- Free mortgage advice and financial wellbeing support.
- Opportunities for career development within a global organisation.
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Learn more about working with DHL Supply Chain at: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain
✅ Who We Are
DHL Supply Chain is the global leader in supply chain management, employing over 188,000 people across more than 50 countries. We deliver innovative logistics solutions for customers across a wide range of industries, including retail, automotive, healthcare, technology and consumer goods.
✅ Building an Inclusive Workplace
At DHL, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.
As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively support veterans, reservists and service leavers, recognising the valuable skills and experience they bring to our business.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing ASAP. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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