Head of HSE and FM

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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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