Compliance Lead – Transport

South East Water UK

Compliance Lead ensuring commercial fleet compliance for South East Water, a drinking-water supplier serving 2.3 million southeast England customers. Conducting audits, managing regulations, and improving fleet controls.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeSnodland • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £40,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing regulatory compliance for commercial fleet operations, including a strong understanding of DVSA and tachograph legislation. Proven ability to design control systems, conduct audits, and maintain comprehensive compliance reports while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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Regulatory Compliance ManagementDVSA Legislation ExpertiseChange ManagementAnalytical MindsetAudit and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Fleet ManagementControl System DesignCompliance ReportingAudit ConductingData AnalysisPolicy Framework DevelopmentRisk MitigationTransport Safety ComplianceDriver Hours MonitoringRegulatory Framework Interpretation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsProactive Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Water Hygiene QualificationFleet Management Compliance Qualification

Industry Keywords

Commercial Vehicle FleetTransport LegislationDVSATachograph RulesOperator LicensingWater Industry Regulatory Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the commercial vehicle fleet across all areas of the business and ensure full compliance
Build understanding of business activities to communicate core values, develop procedures, and drive expected behaviours
Design control systems to improve efficiency
Conduct monthly fleet inspections and planned and spot-check audits
Maintain comprehensive, auditable inspection and compliance reports
Establish and oversee operational procedures for industry regulations and internal policies
Manage and maintain compliant fleet management systems
Monitor driver hours and transport safety compliance
Monitor transport legislation and update internal policies and procedures
Deliver compliance briefings to key stakeholders
Act as primary contact for external audits, including DVSA requests and prohibition notices
Resolve associated regulatory penalties
Analyse driver and vehicle performance data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and provide leadership insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Water Hygiene Qualification desirable
Qualification in compliance regarding the management of a fleet
Expert knowledge of relevant industry legislation and regulatory frameworks, including DVSA and tachograph rules
Strong influencing and communication skills for conveying technical compliance updates to diverse stakeholders
Proven track record in change management and implementing scalable control systems
Analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail for auditing, reporting, and policy maintenance
Proactive problem-solving abilities to identify and mitigate compliance risks
Proven experience managing regulatory compliance for commercial fleet operations
Experience overseeing periodic audits and comprehensive record-keeping
Experience interpreting and applying DVSA, tachograph, and operator licensing legislation
Extensive experience conducting planned and spot-check audits and producing actionable compliance reports
Experience designing and maintaining policy frameworks compliant with evolving legal and safety standards
Strong understanding of the water industry regulatory landscape
Legal right to work in the UK
Must pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service
Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave
Paid volunteering days
Cycle to work scheme
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Wellbeing related benefits
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