SHEQ & Fleet Compliance Manager

SHEQ & Fleet Compliance Manager
Salary: £42,000 – £46,500 (DOE) – negotiable for the right candidate
Location: Pershore, Worcestershire
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Flexibility required for early starts, late finishes and occasional weekends

We are seeking a hands-on SHEQ & Fleet Compliance Manager to take ownership of safety, compliance and fleet performance within a fast-paced logistics operation. This is a key leadership role combining Transport Manager responsibility with SHEQ governance, offering genuine influence over standards, systems and day-to-day operational performance.

Role Overview
This role will lead Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and Fleet Compliance across a multi-site logistics operation. You will act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator’s Licence, ensuring full compliance with statutory undertakings and DVSA requirements, while driving continuous improvement and embedding a proactive safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities
SHEQ Management

Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures and systems
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including HASAWA, RIDDOR, PUWER, LOLER and COSHH
Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions
Produce and maintain RAMS, SOPs, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work
Drive a positive safety culture through engagement, communication and training
Lead internal and external audits, including FORS accreditation
Monitor and report on SHEQ KPIs, identifying trends and driving improvementFleet & Transport Compliance

Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator’s Licence, ensuring compliance with statutory undertakings
Maintain compliance with Operator Licence obligations and DVSA requirements
Take full responsibility for fleet compliance, maintenance and performance
Monitor OCRS scores, MOT performance and vehicle roadworthiness
Manage PMI schedules, servicing and preventative maintenance programmes
Oversee tachograph and driver compliance
Maintain fleet systems (e.g. TruTac, Microlise), ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
Manage fleet costs including repairs, fuel, tyres and damage
Support and respond to out-of-hours fleet issues when requiredOperational & Commercial

Lead fleet CAPEX planning, vehicle procurement and lifecycle management
Manage supplier relationships and service contracts
Oversee insurance claims relating to fleet and transport incidents
Support operational teams with loading safety and site risk management
Identify and implement improvements in efficiency, compliance and cost controlSystems & Continuous Improvement

Develop structured and scalable compliance systems
Lead audits, gap analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and manage digital SHEQ and compliance platforms
Apply structured improvement methods such as Root Cause Analysis and Lean principlesCandidate Requirements
Essential

Proven experience in a senior SHEQ and Transport Compliance role
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory position
Current and valid Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage)
NEBOSH Diploma, Health & Safety Degree or equivalent
Advanced FORS Practitioner certification with hands-on FORS management experience
Strong knowledge of UK legislation including HASAWA, RIDDOR, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and DVSA requirements
Experience leading audits, compliance systems and incident investigations
Experience liaising with HSE, DVSA, local authorities or external auditors
Experience delivering training, toolbox talks or safety briefings
Experience using digital compliance or safety management systems
Strong IT skills with reporting and data analysis capability
Full UK driving licenceDesirable

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification or audit experience
Experience with BRCGS, CLOCS or similar industry standards
Experience implementing Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, 5S)Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and decision-making capability
Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control
Highly organised and detail-focused
Confident communicator able to influence at all levels
Hands-on, proactive and solutions-focused
Flexible and adaptable to operational demandsWhat’s Offered

Competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate
Company pension scheme
Death in service cover
Health and wellbeing benefits
A senior leadership role with real influence over safety, compliance and fleet performance
Supportive working environment with opportunities to drive meaningful improvements