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Transport & Compliance Officer
MM Search are working exclusively retained with William Thompson & Son on an exciting Transport & Compliance Officer opportunity, based in Dumbarton. The role holder will report to the Logistics Manager and be focused on promoting and maintaining a positive safety culture, compliance against regulatory and legislative matters, and the provision and maintenance of the transport and quality management systems.
Role Responsibilities:
* Supporting the logistics manager with fleet management, such as driver licensing checks, managing drivers' hours, and issuing infringements.
* Assist with the management of fleet repairs and maintenance, including defect rectification, breakdowns, and spare parts, ensuring all the supporting paperwork is in place.
* Ensuring compliance with statutory laws, EU driver's hours rules, road transport regulations, Health & Safety legislation and other company policies.
* Investigating and reporting accidents or incidents and taking corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
* Providing training to drivers and other staff on safety procedures and compliance requirements via regular toolbox talks.
* Control the company training matrix and liaise with third party training providers where required to ensure all training requirements are met.
* Assist the management team in the completion of disciplinaries and other HR related matters.
* Aid in the maintenance of ISO 9001, 14001 and BSI systems
* Control COSHH and Loler registers.
* Manage document control and legal register.
* Manage supplier audit program, conduct supplier audits in conjunction with the management team, and report findings.
* To communicate and liaise with other departments to ensure a smooth & effective operation.
* Answering calls and dealing with customer enquiries.
* Providing cover for the transport coordinator involving routing the vehicles to optimise fleet efficiency, managing drivers and liaising with customers.
* General administration duties in line with transport legislation, company policies and procedures.
Skills:
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other commonly used office packages
* Strong IT and typing skills.
* Confident at presenting to an audience.
* The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
* Good team working skills.
* The ability to manage your own workload.
* Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
* Attention to detail.
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads.
* A problem-solving approach to work
* Project management skills.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Professional conduct, language, and manner.
Role Requirements:
Previous experience in an office based or customer service role.
Some experience in the transport industry is preferred but not essential.
Transport Manager CPC desirable