Job Description

Based on the banks of the Tay, at Glencarse, Perth, Scotland, The Stewart Family and our predecessors have farmed at Tofthill since 1930. Stewarts of Tayside is borne out of the dedication, passion and experience of the Stewart family and our staff over a number of decades. We pride ourselves on the quality of our produce and efficiency of growing, harvesting, packing and delivering it to our customers 52 weeks of the year.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Manager to oversee our fleet operations.

The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the company's fleet operations comply with all relevant legal, safety, and operational standards. This role oversees regulatory compliance across the fleet, including vehicle maintenance, driver conduct, licensing, tachograph management, and DVSA standards. The successful candidate will play a critical role in, maintaining operator licence compliance, and driving continuous improvement in safety and operational performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure the company fully complies with DVSA regulations and the Operator's Licence as per the undertakings of the licence Manage the company's operator's licence via the online VOL system Creating and updating the companies transport policies and standard operating procedures in line with current legislation Carry out audits of our transport operations ensuring compliance with DVSA standards Carry out audits of external maintenance facilities Monitor the tachograph system Responsible for maintaining and updating the company's driver handbook Carry out other tasks as required

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience in a transport compliance or fleet management role, in an HGV environment In-depth knowledge of HGV regulations, tachograph legislation, vehicle maintenance schedules and Operator Licensing requirements Experience using fleet management and compliance software Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills CPC National road haulage qualification

Key Attributes

Organisational skills - Making sure all maintenance records are up to date and compliant, services/MOTs are booked in advance, preparing for changes in procedures/legislation IT skills including Microsoft office and cloud-based compliance systems Good understanding of current legislations and keeping up to date with any legislative changes Being pro-Active and using initiative - Looking for solutions to problems, looking for ways to make the company more efficient and/or more profitable without being instructed to do so first Approachable attitude - Build good relationships with colleagues Other duties to support the running of the transport office on a daily basis
The role responsibilities may change and develop as the role progresses.

Benefits:

29 days holiday including bank holidays, competitive salary

If you possess the skills necessary to excel as a Fleet Manager and are committed to delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Perth PH2 7LS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Transport Manager CPC (required)
Work Location: In person