Transport Compliance Officer, Lichfield, Staffordshire

Overview

This role can be worked from either of our factories: Lichfield, WS13 8NF, or Wigan, WN5 0LB. You will be asked in your application which site you wish to work from. Travel to both sites will be required on a weekly basis for the successful candidate.

We\’re looking for a Transport Compliance Officer to join our Transport Logistics team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. The successful candidate will own the compliance, safety and operational integrity of the Company’s transport operations, ensuring all drivers, vehicles and fleets operate legally, safely and in line with DVSA standards.

The Transport Compliance Officer will act as the Company’s specialist in regulatory and company driver and vehicle compliance requirements by monitoring, verifying, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of driver qualifications, licenses, CPC certifications, and training records. As a Transport Compliance Officer, you will be the superuser for the logistics site, and maintain the Company’s chosen transport management system (TMS) and systems to ensure accurate records of drivers, vehicles, permits, inspections and incidents.

Working hours: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday. Salary: Up to £40,500 per year, depending on experience, with annual bonus eligibility.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitoring, verifying, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of driver qualifications, licenses, CPC certifications, and training records. Ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly when compliance gaps are identified.
• Accountable for fleet readiness by ensuring all vehicles meet safety, maintenance and food transport regulations, including temperature-controlled logistics.
• Maintain compliance with local, national, and international regulations, as well as food safety standards while staying updated on transport and food safety legislation, ensuring any changes in legislation are implemented promptly.
• Manage the Company’s chosen transport management system (TMS) and systems to ensure accurate records of drivers, vehicles, permits, inspections and incidents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts both internally and externally; act as the point of escalation for operational compliance concerns, ensure stakeholder satisfaction and smooth transport operations.
• Recommend improvements to transport processes to enhance compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with production, logistics and quality teams to optimise the cold chain and supply chain process.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Transport Compliance Officer or in a similar role within a fast paced and dynamic business environment, preferably in food manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG.
• A CPC qualification is required, or alternatively a strong understanding of CPC card and HGV license standards.
• Proven specialist knowledge in driver and vehicle compliance requirements.
• Strong experience in fleet management, regulatory compliance, and safety management, including perishable goods or food products.
• Meticulous in approach and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Energetic and a people-person.

What You Will Get In Return

An annual salary of up to £40,500 DOE, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial.

The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK\’s most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week – an unbe-leaf-able amount!

Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial\’s vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do. We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!

Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion.

Agrial Fresh Produce reserves the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your unlimited Right to Work in the UK.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.

Up to £40,500 DOE, with annual bonus eligibility