Transport Compliance Officer

About the role

A privately owned transport company delivering logistics solutions to local and regional clients is looking for an experienced Transport Compliance Officer to take full ownership of its compliance function. The role suits someone who is proactive, organised, confident and accountable, who stays ahead of requirements, identifies issues early and follows matters through to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Review driver run sheets daily, covering hours, breaks, locations, loads and required documentation
• Monitor driver work/rest hours, fatigue compliance, licences, medicals, inductions, competencies and training
• Manage driver compliance issues, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Monitor truck and trailer compliance, inspections, defects, roadworthiness, load restraint, mass and dimension requirements
• Manage Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements and escalate serious safety, fatigue, environmental or regulatory breaches
• Investigate and manage safety incidents, vehicle damage, environmental incidents and client claims
• Maintain compliance registers, investigations, corrective actions and a compliance calendar
• Manage Heavy Vehicle Accreditation requirements, audits, renewals and corrective actions
• Maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements, including document control, audits, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Use Microsoft Planner to manage compliance tasks, deadlines, follow-ups and supporting evidence
• Provide regular compliance updates to management and follow through outstanding actions

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in transport compliance, preferably within heavy vehicle operations
• Strong knowledge of fatigue management, CoR, heavy vehicle compliance and accreditation
• Experience with audits, investigations, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

The advertised salary is 90k to 95k, depending on experience. Applications are made through the recruiter, Industrial Recruitment Partners.