Health & Safety / Compliance Manager

Rhenus Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics solutions provider in Corby seeks a Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Coordinator. The role involves implementing and monitoring SHEQ standards, conducting audits, and supporting compliance. Requirements include NEBOSH certification and experience in transport or logistics. The company offers attractive benefits including enhanced pension, electric vehicle schemes, and more.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Enhanced holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a transport, logistics or fleet environment preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety policies.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Experience in a transport, logistics, or fleet environment

Knowledge of UK SHEQ legislation and standards

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels

Able to work independently or as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office systems

Job description

Overview

Rhenus offers a great variety of different services: transport, transshipment and storage of goods and products as well as value-added services. Operating as part of a global group encompassing over 31,000 employees, you will have the opportunity to be part of a large family-owned group benefiting from a global network of diverse skills, services and resources.

Rhenus UK is experiencing an extended period of growth as a result of our continued business success. With locations spanning the UK, the services we supply are vast from global air freight to local home delivery.

What we are looking for

Our employees are at the heart of what we do and as Rhenus is geared toward nonstop growth, there are long-term prospects in a wide variety of functions—from logistics and project management to IT and finance and controlling. Contributing your own ideas and solutions is your ticket to success in any of our business units. We value problem-solving, a no-fuss attitude, openness, fairness, teamwork and a collegial approach. Individual initiative and a can-do mindset are part of the Rhenus DNA as well as stability and farsightedness.

These are the qualities that keep us—and you—moving forward. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking to take on, please contact us to find out more.

To support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments across depots and transport routes.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings to drivers and operational staff.
• Maintain accident and incident records and report to relevant authorities as required.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001, BRCGS).
• Control and maintain the company's Training matrix.
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external audits and accreditations.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to SHEQ performance.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management.
• Attend monthly meetings with the UK Head of Compliance.
• Travel to other Rhenus UK facilities will be required.
• Maintain documentation and records to be audit-ready.

What You Bring

Skills & Experience Required:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience in a transport, logistics, or fleet environment (preferred)
• Knowledge of UK SHEQ legislation and standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office systems

Benefits

• Enhanced pension: employees have an excellent opportunity to contribute more with company matching.
• Octpus electric vehicle scheme: salary sacrifice scheme offering significant savings on an electric car with no upfront payment and monthly deductions.
• Cycle to work: salary sacrifice scheme to buy a bike and accessories.
• Free on-site parking
• Regular social events including team lunches, parties and a Christmas celebration.
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and resources.
• Life assurance - lump sum of x2 salary to beneficiaries.
• Enhanced holidays - holiday entitlement increases with tenure, with buy/sell options for up to 3 holidays per year.
• Company sick pay - wage protection when off sick (subject to entitlement).
• Extra mile nomination - recognition scheme with rewards.