Transport Compliance Manager
20 days ago
Slough
Transport Compliance Manager - Slough \n £55,000-£60,000 + benefits \n Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting a leading logistics business with the appointment of a Transport Compliance Manager at their Slough operation. \n This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of the transport operation, while leading a team and driving improvements across service, cost and performance. \n The successful candidate will be a confident transport professional who enjoys being close to the operation, understands the demands of a fast-paced environment and can lead from the front. \n The Role \n\n • Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring a safe, compliant and efficient service.\n, • Lead, manage and develop the transport team, creating a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.\n, • Oversee route planning and fleet utilisation, ensuring routes operate within legal, operational and customer requirements.\n, • Monitor key transport KPIs including OTIF, service levels, vehicle utilisation and driver performance.\n, • Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, company policies and health & safety requirements.\n, • Work closely with warehouse, planning and wider operational teams to resolve issues and maintain service levels.\n, • Manage vehicle maintenance, repairs and external transport suppliers, minimising downtime and controlling costs.\n, • Investigate service failures, delivery discrepancies and operational issues, putting effective corrective actions in place.\n, • Drive improvements across the operation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, customer service and cost performance.\n\n About You \n We are looking for an experienced Transport Compliance Manager with a strong operational background and proven leadership experience. \n Essential: \n\n • Management CPC\n, • Proven experience managing a transport operation within logistics, distribution, FMCG or contract logistics.\n, • Strong people management and leadership experience.\n, • A good understanding of transport compliance, legislation and operational best practice.\n, • Experience managing fleet, drivers and transport KPIs.\n, • A hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Previous experience managing airside transport operations.\n, • Experience within aviation, freight, airport logistics or other highly regulated transport environments.\n, • Experience working within a multi-user / contract logistics operation.\n\n What's on Offer? \n A senior operational position with a well-established logistics business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a key transport operation and make a genuine impact across people, performance and service. \n £55,000-£60,000 + benefits, depending on experience. \n