Job Description

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Transport Compliance Manager within the Transport department reporting directly to the General Manager.

Location:

Transport Office, Teesport

Working Arrangements:

Monday to Friday

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing compliance KPI's for PD Ports Transport Operations (located in Teesport, Groveport & Felixstowe) by developing improvement plans for compliance, Health & Safety and training by implementing the SSOW (Safe Systems of Work) with operational teams, customers and drivers to suit business needs. The successful candidate will also review new and existing processes to ensure continuous improvements are achieved as well as implementing new processes to meet organisational demands. The individual would identify LGV driver training requirements including, CPC, EU tachograph compliance, safe and fuel-efficient driving, load security and vehicle and trailer familiarisation.

The five main things our Transport Compliance Manager will be working on are:

Assisting the Transport Department in meeting their requirements in Compliance to the standards of the DVSA. Promote and encourage H&S observation/incident reporting and accident investigations. Co-ordinate Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work and review annually with the Transport Department. Ensure driver compliance processes are followed, reviewed whilst coaching drivers to improve performance. Line management responsibility for your team by supervising and monitoring the work of the staff under your remit.

We are seeking someone with:

Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport Management Presentation Skills Coaching Skills Experience of process management Ability to create KPI's and progress reports Health and Safety Investigations

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme. If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference

TCMS2899

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Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,000.00-53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance
Work Location: In person