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We are partnering with a rapidly growing, franchised transport operator to appoint a Head of HSE & Facilities Management for a senior, business‑critical role. This position will lead Health, Safety, Environment and Facilities compliance across a multi‑depot operation during a period of sustained growth and contract expansion.
Base pay range
Salary: Up to £70,000 + bonus + benefits
Business Overview
* Circa 400 vehicles across multiple depots in the North West
* Combination of large and smaller operational sites
* Organisation has trebled in size over the last five years
* Operates within a franchised transport environment, working closely with a regional transport authority
* Retains a non‑corporate, agile culture despite scale, offering autonomy and high leadership satisfaction
The Role
You will have ownership of HSE & FM strategy and delivery across all depots, acting as a senior partner to engineering, operations, and depot leadership teams.
Key responsibilities
* Maintaining and developing ISO standards
* Auditing, compliance assurance, and continuous improvement
* KPI development and performance monitoring
* Regular depot visits, spot audits, and visible leadership presence
* Oversight of road risk, depot safety, and vehicle‑related hazards
* Environmental management (fuel, waste, emergency response, EV transition)
* Facilities Management oversight with a compliance‑focused remit
Candidate Profile
We are seeking candidates who are:
* Ambitious, energetic, and delivery‑focused
* Pragmatic and credible, comfortable operating at depot level
* Able to work with autonomy while maintaining strong governance
* A strong cultural fit – grounded, personable, and commercially aware
Relevant sector backgrounds include:
* Transport, logistics, and distribution
* Engineering or manufacturing
* Aviation, airport, or similarly risk‑led environments
* Experience in depot‑based operations, vehicle movements, fuelling, cleaning operations, engineering risks, and road safety will be highly relevant.
Working Pattern & Travel
* Standard hours: 9am–5pm, with flexibility
* Majority office and depot based
* 2–3 days per week visiting depots across the North West
* Travel expenses covered
* Out‑of‑hours involvement only in exceptional circumstances
Package
* Salary: Up to £70,000
* Bonus: Up to 10% annually (historically paid)
* Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
* Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes, cycle‑to‑work, EAP support
Why Consider This Role?
* Senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence
* High‑growth business with a strong contract pipeline
* Visible, operationally engaged position – not desk‑bound
* Opportunity to shape and future‑prove HSE & FM across a growing estate
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* General Business
* Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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