Job Profile for Transport & Compliance Coordinator - DM 45709
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (37.5 hours paid)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Working Pattern: 100% office-based (with travel to sites as required)
The Opportunity
Due to ongoing growth and operational development, a well-established construction materials group is looking to appoint a Transport & Compliance Coordinator to support its Operations and Facilities function.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a proactive and motivated individual with previous transport or fleet management experience who enjoys working across compliance, operations and facilities. The position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a national HGV fleet while also supporting wider operational initiatives across the business.
Role Overview
Reporting into the Group Operations Manager, the role is split broadly as follows:
50% Transport & Fleet Compliance
50% Operations, Facilities & H&S Support
The role is consultative in nature, working closely with branch managers and drivers nationally to ensure compliance with driver regulations, vehicle standards and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Transport & Fleet Management
Proactively manage a national fleet of Class 2 HGVs (circa 9 vehicles)
Arrange vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections and MOTs
Monitor driver hours, tachograph downloads, infringements and debriefs
Carry out driver audits and licence checks in line with FORS requirements
Investigate and report on vehicle incidents and near misses
Ensure ongoing compliance with Operator Licence obligations
Maintain accurate transport and compliance records using internal systems
Operations, Facilities & Compliance Support
Support site inspections, audits and safety reviews
Assist with the implementation of transport and health & safety policies
Liaise with contractors regarding site facilities and maintenance works
Coordinate with utility providers where required
Provide central operational support to branch locations nationally
Assist with general operations and facilities-related tasks as required
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Previous experience in a transport, fleet, compliance or operations-based role
Working knowledge of driver hours regulations, tachographs and transport legislation
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively
Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Desirable
Experience managing commercial vehicles or HGV fleets
Knowledge of Health & Safety systems and procedures
Previous experience within construction materials, builders' merchants or a related sector
Full UK driving licence
Working towards or holding CPC (advantageous but not essential)
Previous HGV licence (desirable, not essential)
Package & Benefits
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
23 days holiday, increasing with length of service (holiday year Jan-Dec)
Christmas shutdown (typically 4 days, taken from entitlement)
Life assurance - 2x annual salary
Contributory pension (salary sacrifice scheme launching Feb 2026)
Medical cash plan
Retail discounts & wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
EV leasing scheme (after qualifying period)
Flu & eyecare vouchers
Company events and team initiatives
Opportunity to be involved in shaping future bonus structures
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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