Health & Safety / Compliance Manager

Rhenus Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a SHEQ Co-Ordinator to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include conducting audits, promoting a positive safety culture, and maintaining training documentation. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in a transport or logistics environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. This position offers a collaborative work environment and the opportunity for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport, logistics, or fleet environment is preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety policies.
• Conduct site audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Deliver safety briefings to drivers and operational staff.
• Maintain accident and incident records.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK SHEQ legislation and standards

Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels

Able to work independently or as part of a Team

Proficient in Microsoft Office systems

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

What You Can Expect

What do we do? Rhenus offers a great variety of different services: transport, transshipment and storage of goods and products as well as a comprising 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 and growth through acquisition. 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. That opens up 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? That is your ticket to success in any of our business units. We love a problem‑solving, no‑fuss attitude, and we also encourage openness, fairness, teamwork and a collegial approach. Individual initiative and a can‑do mindset are just as much a part of the Rhenus DNA 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, then 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.

The SHEQ Co‑Ordinator ensures compliance with legal and company requirements, promotes a positive safety culture, and drives initiatives that enhance operational performance.

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.
• Monthly meetings with the UK Head of Compliance.
• Travel to other Rhenus UK Facilities will be required.
• Maintain documentation and records to be always 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