Transport & Compliance Coordinator

Job Profile for Transport & Compliance Coordinator - DM 45709 Location: Birmingham Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (37.5 hours paid) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE Working Pattern: 100% office-based (with travel to sites as required) The Opportunity Due to ongoing growth and operational development, a well-established construction materials group is looking to appoint a Transport & Compliance Coordinator to support its Operations and Facilities function. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a proactive and motivated individual with previous transport or fleet management experience who enjoys working across compliance, operations and facilities. The position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a national HGV fleet while also supporting wider operational initiatives across the business. Role Overview Reporting into the Group Operations Manager, the role is split broadly as follows: 50% Transport & Fleet Compliance 50% Operations, Facilities & H&S Support The role is consultative in nature, working closely with branch managers and drivers nationally to ensure compliance with driver regulations, vehicle standards and company policies. Key Responsibilities Transport & Fleet Management Proactively manage a national fleet of Class 2 HGVs (circa 9 vehicles) Arrange vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections and MOTs Monitor driver hours, tachograph downloads, infringements and debriefs Carry out driver audits and licence checks in line with FORS requirements Investigate and report on vehicle incidents and near misses Ensure ongoing compliance with Operator Licence obligations Maintain accurate transport and compliance records using internal systems Operations, Facilities & Compliance Support Support site inspections, audits and safety reviews Assist with the implementation of transport and health & safety policies Liaise with contractors regarding site facilities and maintenance works Coordinate with utility providers where required Provide central operational support to branch locations nationally Assist with general operations and facilities-related tasks as required Candidate Requirements Essential Previous experience in a transport, fleet, compliance or operations-based role Working knowledge of driver hours regulations, tachographs and transport legislation Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple priorities Right to work in the UK without sponsorship Desirable Experience managing commercial vehicles or HGV fleets Knowledge of Health & Safety systems and procedures Previous experience within construction materials, builders' merchants or a related sector Full UK driving licence Working towards or holding CPC (advantageous but not essential) Previous HGV licence (desirable, not essential) Package & Benefits Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service (holiday year Jan-Dec) Christmas shutdown (typically 4 days, taken from entitlement) Life assurance - 2x annual salary Contributory pension (salary sacrifice scheme launching Feb 2026) Medical cash plan Retail discounts & wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme EV leasing scheme (after qualifying period) Flu & eyecare vouchers Company events and team initiatives Opportunity to be involved in shaping future bonus structures Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for