Transport Compliance Officer Staffordshire

Overview

This role can be worked from either of our factories:
Lichfield, WS13 8NF
, or Wigan, WN5 0LB
. You will be asked in your application which site you wish to work from. Travel to both sites will be required on a weekly basis for the successful candidate.

We're looking for a Transport Compliance Officer to join our Transport Logistics team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF
. The successful candidate will own the compliance, safety and operational integrity of the Company’s transport operations, ensuring all drivers, vehicles and fleets operate legally, safely and in line with DVSA standards.

The Transport Compliance Officer will act as the Company’s specialist in regulatory and company driver and vehicle compliance requirements by monitoring, verifying, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of driver qualifications, licenses, CPC certifications, and training records. As a Transport Compliance Officer, you will be the superuser for the logistics site, and maintain the Company’s chosen transport management system (TMS) and systems to ensure accurate records of drivers, vehicles, permits, inspections and incidents.

Working hours:

08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Salary:
Up to £40,500 per year, depending on experience, with annual bonus eligibility.

• Monitoring, verifying, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of driver qualifications, licenses, CPC certifications, and training records. Ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly when compliance gaps are identified.
• Accountable for fleet readiness by ensuring all vehicles meet safety, maintenance and food transport regulations, including temperature-controlled logistics.
• Maintain compliance with local, national, and international regulations, as well as food safety standards while staying updated on transport and food safety legislation, ensuring any changes in legislation are implemented promptly.
• Manage the Company’s chosen transport management system (TMS) and systems to ensure accurate records of drivers, vehicles, permits, inspections and incidents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts both internally and externally; act as the point of escalation for operational compliance concerns, ensure stakeholder satisfaction and smooth transport operations.
• Recommend improvements to transport processes to enhance compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with production, logistics and quality teams to optimise the cold chain and supply chain process.

• Previous experience working as a Transport Compliance Officer or in a similar role within a fast paced and dynamic business environment, preferably in food manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG.
• A CPC qualification is required, or alternatively a strong understanding of CPC card and HGV license standards.
• Proven specialist knowledge in driver and vehicle compliance requirements.
• Strong experience in fleet management, regulatory compliance, and safety management, including perishable goods or food products.
• Meticulous in approach and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Energetic and a people-person.

An annual salary of up to £40,500 DOE, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance…