Transport Compliance Manager

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, digital networks, and highways sector and are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life.

Due to company growth we are looking for a Transport Compliance Manager to join our growing fleet department. 

Location: Preston

Salary: £40,000

Responsibilities:

• Driver Tachograph Analysis – Support the Transport Manager with all tachograph analysis using Tacho Master


• Weekly vehicle tachograph checks in-line with vehicle inspections


• Analysis of tachograph records to ensure compliance with legislation, laws, and WTD rules


• Daily Defects / Walk Around Checks – Ensure all checks are accounted for and completed, and that the FV or endorsed system is updated. Coordinate with the hire desk to ensure visibility of all assets (including external hire trailers) on Samsara.


• Escalate non-reported daily defects to the Transport Manager.


• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager and Head of Fleet to ensure defects are addressed. Job cards should be opened in Syrinx, referencing the FV defect.


• Vehicle Inspections & MOTs – Support the TM by maintaining and reporting inspection, service, MOT, and taxation records to depots. Assist in scheduling pre-planned works.


•  Conduct regular checks on driver licenses to ensure compliance with legal and insurance requirements (points, disqualifications, etc.).


•  Distribute schedules for inspections, services, and MOTs to relevant managers.


• Liaise with the Head of Fleet and Workshop Coordinator to ensure all work is booked and covered.


• Send schedules to operations to avoid missed appointments.


•  Monitor and manage fuel usage across the fleet.


• Identify and report on fuel efficiency trends and anomalies.


• Collaborate with depot managers to ensure accurate fuel records and cost tracking.


•  Monitor, log, and manage all penalty charge notices (PCNs) and parking fines.


• Liaise with drivers and relevant authorities to resolve issues.


• Report trends and escalate repeated offences as necessary.


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to produce detailed reports, analysis, and dashboards.


• Produce and support in the compilation of board packs and other reports as required by the Head of Transport.


• Manage daily operations of the transport office.


• Provide administrative support to the Head of Transport

What you will get in return:

 In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes 

Lanes I 

SUS 

Clearflow 

AQS 

S&C Foster

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please