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Transport manager (compliance)
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Transport Manager (Compliance)
Are you a driven transport professional with a strong focus on safety, compliance and operational excellence? We are looking for a Transport Manager to take ownership of ensuring our transport operations meet all regulatory, legal and company requirements, while driving performance and continuous improvement across the function.
Reporting to the Head of Fleet UK, you will play a key role in promoting a culture of compliance, safety and accountability, ensuring that all transport policies, procedures and legislative requirements are fully understood and consistently applied across the operation.
In this role, you will oversee fleet compliance and utilisation, ensuring all vehicles are properly maintained, documented and audit-ready in line with Operator Licence standards. You'll work closely with Transport Shift Managers, training teams and senior leadership to review daily transport plans, improve performance against KPIs and SLAs, and implement corrective actions where needed.
You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, customers and airport authorities, ensuring full compliance with all relevant by-laws and Department for Transport regulations. Alongside this, you'll lead on health & safety, managing incident investigations, promoting safe working practices and fostering a proactive, safety-first culture across teams.
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This is a leadership role where you will coach, influence and support teams, drive high standards of performance, and contribute to a collaborative management environment.
What we're looking for
We are seeking someone with a strong background in transport compliance, fleet operations and safety-driven environments, who can confidently manage stakeholders and lead change in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and Operator Licence requirements
- Experience in fleet operations, ideally within a regulated or safety-critical environment
- Proven leadership and people management capability, with the ability to coach and drive performance
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders, regulators and operational teams
- Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Full UK HGV driving licence – essential
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a compliant, safe and high-performing transport operation. You'll be part of a wider leadership team where your expertise will directly influence operational success and continuous improvement.
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If you're ready to bring your expertise in transport compliance and leadership to a role where you can make a real impact, apply today and help us deliver safe, efficient and fully compliant operations every day.
At dnata, our values define who we are and how we work together. We are safe – making safety and security a mindset in everything we do, where every team member is empowered to speak up and prioritise wellbeing. We play to win – going above and beyond for our customers, setting ambitious goals, taking ownership, and empowering bold decision-making. We respect everyone and work as a team – building trusted relationships, embracing diversity, and creating a culture of belonging where respect and results go hand in hand. We are future-thinking – welcoming innovative ideas, taking responsibility for our impact, learning from challenges, and investing in our people's potential. If these values resonate with you and you're ready to be part of a team shaping the future of ground handling and cargo services, we'd love to hear from you.
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