Transport Compliance Coordinator

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This is an exciting opportunity to start a career within a forward-thinking, people focused business.

All About Us

Barrett Steel are the UK's largest steel stockholder with over 150 years of heritage. Family owned, the group is made up of 29 sites and holds over 120,000 tonnes of steel stock and c300 vehicle assets; we are committed to providing innovative and exceptional service by continuously investing in the latest processing machinery and materials handling equipment. Customer needs and community support are at the heart of everything we do.

All About the Role

This is a new role which will ensure our company's transport operations meet all legal and regulatory standards, including driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and operator's licence requirements, while continuously improving operational standards, fostering a strong culture of compliance performance. This role is pivotal in fostering a compliant and safe transport environment. The role holder must lead by example, championing driver accountability, process improvement and organisational best practices. Although essentially a home-based position, a full UK driving license is essential as you will be expected to visit various sites on and as and when basis

Specific tasks include:

• License Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to relevant transport laws, DVSA regulations, and internal policies. Drive improvements in compliance KPIs.
• Transport Management Systems: Monitor and manage compliance via TruTac and Samsara, extracting reports and operational insights for continuous improvement.
• Driver Performance Management: Review and provide feedback to ensure corrective action where tachograph infringements or unsafe practices occur.
• AI Distraction Camera Monitoring: Review flagged driver behaviours from AI-powered cameras and issue coaching or disciplinary feedback in accordance with company standards.
• Driver Coaching: Recommend data-driven coaching to improve driver behaviour, reduce distractions, and promote safety and compliance.
• Scheduling & Planning Support: Work closely with site management teams to ensure schedules align with compliance limits and safety standards.
• Driver Hours Auditing: Perform weekly audits on driver hours, ensuring anomalies or breaches are identified and promptly resolved.
• Compliance Development: Enhance existing compliance processes, tools, and documentation to strengthen safety culture and audit readiness.
• Accident & Incident Investigation: Support investigations into road incidents or driver conduct breaches; participate in root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain robust records of audits, training, AI camera incidents, and compliance outcomes. Prepare reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with HR, Health & Safety, and Operations to ensure an integrated and effective compliance approach.
• Policy Implementation: Support the drafting, communication, and enforcement of policies that uphold legal compliance and operational excellence.

We offer You

• An annual salary of £35,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension + Life Assurance
• Discounts on retail and leisure
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• A long-term career in the business with progression opportunities
• A mentor during your time on the apprenticeship

All About You

You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.

Essential Skills for the role:

• In-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation including driver hours, tachograph law, and fleet compliance
• Proven background in managing and coaching professional HGV drivers
• Experience investigating incidents and analysing root causes
• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to interpret and apply company policy in disciplinary contexts
• Proficiency with telematics and AI-based vehicle monitoring systems
• Full UK driving license with the ability to travel as and when required