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