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 company 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 a 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?
~ Competitive salary
~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)
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:
~ Monday to Friday (with some unsociable hours)
Education:
~ GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
Transport Manager CPC (required)
PSV Driving Licence (desirable)
PSV Driver CPC Qualification (desirable)