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 improvement
Fleet & 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 required
Operational & 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 control
Systems & 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 principles
Candidate 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 licence
Desirable
* 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 demands
What’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