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 include:

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