Job Description

HSE & Compliance Manager

Location:

London Gateway (HQ) with UK travel

Department:

Logistics

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 (additional hours as required)

Reports to:

Logistics Director

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced

HSE & Compliance Manager

to lead and strengthen our Health, Safety, Environment, and Compliance function across all Ziegler UK branches. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing robust HSE systems, embedding a proactive safety culture, and ensuring full regulatory compliance across our logistics operations.

If you are passionate about improving safety performance, driving continuous improvement, and making a real impact within a dynamic logistics environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of HSE and Compliance policies, procedures, and management systems. Ensure company-wide adherence to all relevant UK and international health, safety, environmental, and compliance legislation. Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits, identifying hazards and recommending effective corrective actions. Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring accurate reporting and preventative measures. Deliver HSE training and support to employees and management, strengthening safety awareness and behaviours. Track and report HSE performance metrics and provide clear insights to senior management. Manage environmental programs, sustainability initiatives, and waste/pollution controls. Maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders. Oversee the Compliance and Training teams, providing leadership, coaching, and development. Support cross-functional collaboration to maintain consistent safety and compliance standards across sites. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support automation and strategic projects.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

Minimum 3 years' experience in an HSE or Compliance management role. Strong background in logistics, warehousing, transport, or supply chain operations. Proven experience in risk assessments, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities. Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a passion for safety culture development. Solid understanding of HSE legislation, standards, and best practices.

Desirable Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma. IOSH Managing Safely or CMIOSH status. ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor qualifications. Additional certifications in transport safety, ADR/IATA, or environmental compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.

Why Join Us?

Be a key safety leader across a national logistics network. Opportunity to shape and enhance HSE strategy and culture. Work in a growing organisation with long-term development opportunities. Make a real impact in an environment committed to safety, sustainability, and compliance excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person