Elevation Recruitment Group
Transport Compliance Coordinator
Transport Compliance Coordinator at Elevation Recruitment Group, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humberside, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £35,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humberside
- Closing date
- Sector
- Transport Planner
- Driver CPC
9% below the typical rate for transport planner
Reference 57463493
About the role
Transport Compliance Coordinator
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £35,000
Hours: Full-time, 45 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am - 4:30pm
The Opportunity
Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a successful business based in Wakefield to recruit a Transport Compliance Coordinator to support the safe and compliant operation of its national transport fleet.
Reporting to the Transport Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining driver and vehicle compliance, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date, and supporting the transport team in meeting DVSA regulations and operator licence requirements.
The Role
Maintain vehicle compliance records, including MOTs, servicing, inspections, brake tests and maintenance schedules.
Monitor vehicle defects, ensuring issues are investigated, resolved and recorded correctly.
Ensure tachograph data is downloaded within required timescales and support driver compliance reviews.
Monitor scheduled vehicle and trailer inspections, escalating any missed checks or compliance issues.
Maintain accurate records for owned and hired vehicles, ensuring documentation is ready for audits.
Ensure transport operations meet DVSA regulations, operator licence requirements and company procedures.
Liaise with drivers, planners, warehouse teams and transport management to coordinate maintenance and resolve issues.
Support the monitoring of driver hours, working time requirements and road transport legislation.
Assist with operational reporting, compliance reviews and incident investigations.
Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, efficiency and safety across the fleet.
About You
Previous experience in transport, logistics or fleet compliance.
Good understanding of DVSA regulations, driver hours, working time requirements and operator licence compliance.
Experience maintaining vehicle maintenance records, inspection schedules and defect registers.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise with drivers and internal teams.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, prioritising workloads and escalating issues when necessary.
Flexibility to support a transport operation that runs seven days a week.
Experience with Tachomaster, R2C, Truckfile or similar fleet compliance systems would be advantageous. A Transport Manager CPC or relevant health and safety qualification would also be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer
Salary of £35,000
Full-time hours, 45 hours per week
The opportunity to play a key role in fleet safety and compliance
A varied position working closely with an established transport team
Reference: 57463493 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Elevation Recruitment Group
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