Job Specification: Fleet Compliance Manager Company: Panda Recycling (Part of the Beauparc Group) Location: Dublin, Ireland (with nationwide travel) Contract: Full-time Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience) About Panda Recycling Panda Recycling is one of Irelands largest and most innovative waste management and recycling companies.
With a fleet of600+ vehicles supporting nationwide residential, commercial, and industrial operations, Panda is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible services.
Continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational excellence are at the core of the organisation.
Role Overview The Fleet Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Pandas fleet operations remain fully compliant with all Irish regulatory, legal, safety, and environmental standards.
This is a key leadership role within the fleet and operations team, requiring strong technical knowledge, regulatory expertise, and a proactive approach to risk management.
Based primarily at Pandas Dublin office, the role will involvefrequent travel across Ireland to operational depots, workshops, and regional fleet sites.
Key Responsibilities Regulatory & Legal Compliance Ensure full compliance with all Irish transport and road safety legislation, including RSA, HSA, waste transport regulations, tachograph requirements, and vehicle maintenance standards.
Oversee adherence to vehicle licensing, permits, insurance, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to legislation, communicating impacts across the business.
Fleet Oversight & Governance Manage and develop a robust fleet compliance framework covering maintenance, inspections, servicing schedules, and audit controls.
Lead internal and external audits across all fleet locations.
Review and analyse fleet data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure all fleet documentation, digital records, and compliance systems are accurate and audit-ready.
Safety & Operational Standards Champion best-in-class Health & Safety practices across all fleet operations.
Support the rollout of safety initiatives, training programmes, and compliance campaigns.
Ensure vehicle roadworthiness procedures are strictly followed at all times.
Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Fleet Managers, Depot Managers, Mechanics, Operations Managers, and Compliance Teams.
Provide guidance and training to operational staff on fleet compliance requirements.
Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors.
Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to modernise compliance processes, digital tools, and reporting capabilities.
Support introduction of new fleet technologies (telematics, DVIR systems, predictive maintenance tools).
Drive initiatives to reduce risk, improve safety outcomes, and optimise fleet performance.
Skills & Experience Essential 35+ years experience in fleet compliance, transport compliance, logistics management, or a related operational field.
Strong understanding of Irish transport legislation, tachographs, driver hours rules, fleet maintenance standards, and vehicle safety regulations.
Experience managing large fleets (preferably 200+ vehicles).
Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to travel across Ireland as required.
Full clean driving licence.
Desirable Experience in waste management, utilities, transport, or heavy industry.
Knowledge of RSA systems, telematics platforms, fleet management systems, or compliance software.
Qualifications in Transport Management, Fleet Management, Compliance, or related discipline.
Experience with continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO standards).
Personal Attributes Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Confident decision-maker with strong leadership presence.
Able to challenge existing practices in a constructive, improvement-focused way.
Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Benefits Competitive salary (DOE).
Company vehicle or travel allowance (optional).
Pension Career progression opportunities within the wider Beauparc Group.
A central role in supporting sustainability and environmental goals across Ireland.