Group Health, Safety & Transport Compliance Manager
Location - Skelmersdale - Also covering other sites.
Up to £55,000.00 per year
Role Overview
The Group Health, Safety & Transport Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and embedding a best in class safety and compliance culture across all operations. Covering six depot's: Skelmersdale, Warrington, Heysham, Isle of Man, and WS Mezeron: Glasson and Ramsey. This role ensures full compliance across health & safety and transport legislation, including operator licence obligations.
This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring strong leadership, regular site presence, and the ability to influence operational teams, drivers, and senior management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting the business, its people, and its operator licences while driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
- Develop and implement a Group-wide Health & Safety strategy
- Create and standardise policies, procedures, and safe systems of work across all depots
- Drive a proactive, behavioural safety culture across transport, warehousing, and engineering operations
Transport Compliance & Operator Licence Management
- Ensure full compliance with operator licence undertakings and transport legislation
- Act as the central compliance lead in line with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requirements
- Oversee tachograph compliance, driver hours, and Working Time Directive adherence
- Monitor vehicle maintenance systems, ensuring compliance with inspection schedules and record keeping
- Support and challenge Transport Managers to ensure legal and operational standards are consistently met
- Prepare for and manage audits, including DVSA investigations and Public Inquiries
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Act as the main point of contact for regulatory authorities including the Health and Safety Executive
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of UK and Isle of Man regulatory frameworks
Audits, Risk & Incident Management
- Conduct regular compliance and safety audits across all sites
- Lead accident, incident, and near‑miss investigations, ensuring root cause analysis
- Develop and maintain risk assessments (RAMS) and safe systems of work
- Implement corrective and preventative actions across the Group
Training & Culture
- Deliver and oversee H&S and transport compliance training programmes
- Ensure driver CPC awareness, toolbox talks, and ongoing compliance training
- Build a strong safety‑first culture across all levels of the business
Operational & Commercial Support
- Work closely with depot managers, transport teams, and senior leadership
- Provide practical, commercially aware compliance solutions
- Support operational efficiency while maintaining legal compliance
Reporting & Performance Management
- Develop and track KPIs across safety and transport compliance
- Produce monthly board reports on compliance, risk, and performance
- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and trend monitoring
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety and/or Transport Compliance role within logistics, transport, or engineering
- Strong working knowledge of operator licence compliance and DVSA expectations
- Experience managing multi‑site operations
- Strong understanding of fleet compliance systems, tachographs, and maintenance planning
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to challenge constructively and drive behavioural change
Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- CPC in Road Haulage Transport Management (highly desirable)
- Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (GradIOSH/CMIOSH desirable)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Key Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with a hands‑on approach
- Detail‑oriented with a high level of accountability
- Resilient and confident in enforcing compliance standards
- Commercially aware and solutions‑focused
- Passionate about safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Group Operations Director / Board
Success Measures
- Maintenance of fully compliant operator licences across all depots
- Reduction in accidents, incidents, and compliance breaches
- Successful external audits and zero critical findings
- Improved safety culture and engagement across the business
- Consistent, high standards across all sites
Work Location
In person
All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
