Compliance & Fleet Manager

Job Description

Organised, methodical and enjoy compliance Do you have a real eye for the finer detailAn opportunity has arisen for Compliance & Fleet Manager within the Logistics Division. The role will be centred around leading the compliance team, but also responsible for multiple operating centres across the division.At DFDS people mean the world to us. We aim to attract and retain the best talents, provide challenge, as well as opportunity for personal development. We know what a difference you make to our business and how you can be proud of building one of NorthernEuropes largest shipping and logistics companies. The previous holder of this role has moved into a wider group position, and we therefore need continuity within the current team.The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 years experience in a Transport Manager / Compliance type role, with a very strong understanding of driver hours. A proactive individual with the personality and communications skills enabling effortless interactionacross multiple team environments & operations. We are looking for you to be adaptable & flexible, working in a dynamic and fast paced operation, exhibiting the ability to remain calm under pressure. We require you to hold your International CPC, and be confidentanalysing and reporting on data, as you will be expected to work towards existing KPI s, collaborating with the local management team.Main responsibilities of the role:

• Leading the compliance team based at Killingholme, responsible for multiple operating centres.
• Work closely with the drivers, planners, and outlying depots to ensure fleet and drivers remain compliant whilst being flexible towards operational requirements.
• Ensure we are constantly educating our drivers on legislation such as driver hours, vehicle checks and license requirements.
• Organise all driver training including DFDS modules, CPC and FORS, etc.
• Ensure vehicle safety and compliance is always in line with operators licence requirements.
• Managing service & MOT schedule along with fleet defects, maintaining a high level of compliance whilst limiting the operational impact.
• Ensure compliance with external standards & accreditations including Fleet and Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), Direct Vision Standard (DVS).
• Ensure drivers are compliant to all legal working directives and the health and safety is always maintained to a high standard.
• Working within budgetary and financial controls of the dry trucking fleet.
• Work with group compliance to manage and adhere to all DFDS policies, operating procedures, and standards through monitoring protocols and audits.
• Management of incident investigation and reporting.
• Adhere to all government regulations and legislations, undertaking training as appropriate to keep up to date with new Government legislation and DFDS group compliance.
• Actively build and develop relationships with suppliers.

Now about what we can give you. Youll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

Who We Are.DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 1.9bn. To over 8,400 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services,and transport and logistics solutions. For six million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. Our 10,000 employees are located on ships and in offices across more than 20 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered inCopenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network. We have just been added to the CILT top 30 Logistics Providers List!InterestedApply now! If youre looking for a varied role and have a desire to work in one of Northern Europes leading shipping and logistics company, please send us across your CV!