Health & Safety / Compliance Manager

Your Benefits

Develop your skills and expand your expertise with our professional training programs.

Access to our discount portal to save money on your everyday spending.

For convenience and peace of mind. We also offer all employees the ability to improve their health and spread the cost with a bike purchase through our cycle-to-work scheme.

It's the people who make the difference - and with us, you'll be part of a great team.

Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for any mental, physical, financial, or personal challenges. It includes a hotline, personalised counselling, and a wealth of online resources to help you navigate life's ups and downs.

Enhanced holiday entitlement with the ability to flex your holiday entitlement further with our buy and sell scheme.

Job Description

*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

Business Unit

Logistics needs intelligent management so that goods are in the right place at the right time -our transport solutions guarantee exactly that. Rhenus Road Freight's product portfolio ranges from groupage freight, partial and full loads to hazardous goods, and special transports. Together with accompanying services such as insurance or customs, this results in individual and industry-specific full-service packages. We are pragmatic and uncomplicated. At the same time, our permanent course for growth opens up long-term perspectives for all our employees, whether they are specialists or career changers.

Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

#### Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

#### Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

#### Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

#### Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.