Transport and Logistics Safety Compliance Manager, National
Role Overview
About the Role
Join Day Group as a Safety Compliance Manager for Transport & Logistics and play a key role in maintaining and developing a positive safety culture across our transport and logistics operations.
Reporting to the Group Transport Manager, you’ll work closely with Transport Managers, Regional Logistics Managers, drivers, and operational teams to promote safe working practices, ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, and drive continuous improvement across the business.
This is a varied and influential role that combines compliance management, auditing, incident investigation, driver safety, training oversight, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be responsible for supporting our ongoing commitment to health and safety whilst helping to ensure our transport and logistics activities operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Person Specification
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented health and safety professional who is passionate about creating safe working environments and supporting operational teams to achieve high standards of compliance.
You will be confident engaging with colleagues at all levels, capable of investigating issues, identifying root causes, and implementing practical solutions. You’ll be organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities whilst working independently.
Experience within transport, logistics, fleet operations, or a related industry would be highly beneficial, along with a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
Key Responsibilities
- Support Transport and Logistics teams in maintaining a safe working environment and driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance
- Conduct safety audits and monitor risk assessments to ensure risks are identified and effectively managed
- Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations
- Provide guidance and support to Transport Managers and Regional Logistics Managers on occupational health and safety requirements
- Act as the first point of contact for Transport and Logistics employees on day-to-day health and safety matters
- Monitor the compliance of external haulage providers and work with relevant stakeholders to address non-compliance
- Support and oversee driver training requirements in line with DVSA, FORS, MPA, and customer standards
- Review near misses, incidents, collision data, and investigations to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Investigate and respond to safety concerns raised by employees, customers, and suppliers
- Support pre-qualification questionnaires, tenders, and compliance submissions
- Ensure health and safety compliance within vehicle maintenance and workshop environments
- Represent the Transport & Logistics function at internal health, safety, wellbeing, and management system meetings
- Monitor health and safety reporting, investigate root causes, and oversee corrective actions through business reporting systems
- Manage FORS accreditation activities and support ISO 39001 road traffic safety management requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening skills
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload independently
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Apps
- Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments
Desirable
- Previous experience within transport, logistics, fleet, construction, aggregates, or a related operational environment
- NEBOSH or a similar recognised health and safety qualification
- Experience conducting safety audits and incident investigations
- Understanding of FORS accreditation requirements
- Knowledge of ISO management systems, particularly ISO 39001
- Experience delivering or coordinating driver and workplace safety training
- Management experience
Why Join Day Group?
Day Group is one of the South’s leading suppliers of primary and recycled aggregates, built on a reputation for quality, reliability, and service.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As Safety Compliance Manager for Transport & Logistics, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping to protect our people, support our operations, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse transport network. Working alongside experienced operational, logistics, and transport professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on safety performance across the business.
We’re proud of the people behind our success and actively support learning, progression, and development, providing opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career within a well-established and growing organisation.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Day Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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We’re always looking for talented people who share our commitment to quality, reliability, and teamwork. If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.
