Plant & Vehicle Compliance Officer

United Living Energy design, build, and maintain critical national infrastructure on behalf of UK energy transmission and distribution network owners, ensuring continued resilience of our energy system. This is key to meeting the current and future needs of residential, commercial, and industrial energy customers. With a key focus on decarbonisation, we’re here to support our clients with the transition to net zero.

Our expertise lies in our ability to efficiently manage and deliver complex energy infrastructure projects. We excel in coordinating with project delivery partners and our integrated supply chains, ensuring we always deliver to tight programmes and exacting quality standards, as well as achieving industry-leading health, safety, and environmental performance.

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to ensure project success. Our flexible and efficient approach allows us to adapt to any adjustments throughout the project lifecycle. Recognising the impact construction activities can have on local communities, we are dedicated to minimising disruption, ensuring that we deliver long-lasting, positive social and economic benefits in the regions where we operate.

Looking to the future, we are dedicated to maintaining our position as a trusted delivery partner in the energy sector.

This role will be travelling around sites throughout the UK on a day to day basis

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Monitoring & Auditing:
  • Conduct regular, scheduled, and ad-hoc audits and inspections of company vehicles (HGVs, LGVs, company cars, etc.) and plant machinery (excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, etc.) across all company sites.
  • Verify adherence to all statutory regulations, including but not limited to DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) requirements, PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations), Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme and other relevant health and safety legislation.
  • Ensure compliance with roadworthiness standards, maintenance schedules, and equipment certification.
  • Monitor and audit driver and operator compliance, including driving hours, tachograph regulations, licence checks, and training certifications where required.
• Policy & Procedure Development:
  • Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of robust vehicle and plant compliance policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
  • Keep abreast of changes in legislation and industry standards, updating internal documentation as necessary to ensure continuous compliance.
• Investigation & Reporting:
  • Investigate compliance breaches, incidents, and near misses related to vehicles and plant, identifying root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
  • Prepare comprehensive compliance reports for management, highlighting trends, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all compliance activities, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Training & Awareness:
  • Develop and deliver training and toolbox talks to employees, drivers, and plant operators on compliance requirements, safe operating procedures, and best practices.
  • Promote a proactive safety and compliance culture throughout the organisation.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential compliance risks and proactively implement measures to mitigate them.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Essential:
  • Knowledge of UK road transport legislation (e.g., DVSA regulations, O-licence requirements), PUWER, LOLER, and other relevant H&S regulations related to mobile plant.
  • Demonstrable experience in conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and produce clear, concise reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across company sites across the UK.
• Desirable:
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
  • Experience with fleet management software or compliance management systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 9001).

THIS ROLE WILL BE TRAVELLING AROUND THE UK TO DIFFERENT ON A CONSTANT BASIS