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.
Head of HSE & Facilities Management
Location : Manchester (Multi-Site Role)
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
* Coordinating HSE strategy across a multi-site estate
* Maintaining and developing ISO standards
* Auditing, compliance assurance, and continuous improvement
* KPI development and performance monitoring
* Driving practical, innovative H&S initiatives
* Strong stakeholder engagement at all levels
* 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)
Pension : 5% employer / 3% employee
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-proof HSE & FM across a growing estate
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