Transport Team Manager - Compliance

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to support the compliance of our Operator Licence general undertakings. This role involves working closely with the Transport Operations Manager to ensure all terms of the Operator Licence are effectively managed. You will also collaborate with the Trainer to maintain complete and audit-ready driver records, contributing to the smooth and compliant operation of our transport services.

In addition to licence compliance, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing vehicle maintenance and ensuring all legal requirements are met. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our transport systems and associated documentation, while also handling general administrative duties. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for operational excellence in the transport sector.

You will be responsible for

• Ensuring drivers’ hours and tachographs rules are observed and proper records kept.
• Ensuring all drivers always have a valid licence check in place.
• Supporting driver trainer manage documents for all drivers including but not limited to; Assessment, Induction, Training and CPC HRs files are complete and accurate and audit ready
• Monitoring Vehicles are being operated within speed limits & appropriate actions taken with drivers.
• Maintaining all vehicle records, which includes but not limited to driver defect reports, all safety inspections, routine maintenance and repairs to vehicles and trailers.
• Ensuring Motor vehicles and trailers, including hired vehicles and trailers, are kept fit and serviceable.
• Monitoring of defects or symptoms of defects that could prevent the safe operation of vehicles and/or trailers, and that any defects are promptly recorded in writing & appropriately administered.
• Owner of digital systems, Tacho Analysis, Licence checks, Vehicle files, Camera & Telematics portals
• Regular supplier liaison, reviewing performance against KPI’s & closing off any ongoing queries
• Regular “spot checks” on drivers, vehicles and administration within the transport environment
• Liaison with Booker network and central fleet as required
• Support internal/ External audits review
• General administration & reporting

You will need

Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge & experience  

• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent. 
• Administrative experience
• Previous experience of working in transport & logistics related environment
• PC literate - Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Ability to analyse verbal and numeric data
• Able to work on own initiative and under pressure 

Desirable qualifications, skills, knowledge & experience

• National CPC holder
• Previous knowledge of working within  Booker or similar retail / wholesale environment 
• Knowledge of Vehicles Road Transport law - particularly Driver hours and vehicle servicing 
• Experience with fleet administration 
• Knowledge of Operator licencing compliance 

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.  We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

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