Title: Fleet Compliance Specialist
Location: Base location will be Hollinwood - 5 days per week in office with requirement to visit other Cadent and supplier sites as required
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What you'll get to work on
We are looking for an experienced National Transport Specialist to oversee compliance across the business, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance. This role provides an excellent opportunity to manage the company's fleet compliance while leading improvements in all aspects of transport operations. As the National Transport Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant with legal standards, maintaining safety protocols, and effectively managing budgets. You will oversee driver performance and implement initiatives to reduce insurance claims. You will be expected to ensure that accurate records and schedules are maintained. A critical aspect of the role is enforcing health and safety procedures, with a focus on ensuring compliance and implementing safety improvements.
You will be experienced in a transport management role, ideally with depot or warehouse management experience. Familiarity with FORS Bronze and Silver requirements is essential, and experience working with a mix of LCV and HGV drivers. A Management CPC qualification is mandatory. This role requires a strong leader who is innovative and forward-thinking, capable of developing relationships with remote teams while maintaining high operational standards. You will be a logical thinker, able to remain calm and determined under pressure, with a proactive approach to solving problems and achieving goals
Who are we looking for
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Holds or working towards CPC Qualification
- Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport or other professional qualification in a Fleet related discipline (Desirable)
- Good understanding of relevant SHEs and transport legislation, associated codes of practice and other guidance, including car, LCV, HGV and Operator Licencing
- Extensive knowledge of Government VOL Operator Licence system and Operator Licence compliance
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and tools
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
