EHS Manager - Interim

Klöckner Pentaplast; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Immediate start

Competitive pay

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for a fixed-term interim role at our Featherstone site, UK. The post focuses on maintaining and strengthening health, safety and environmental performance during a transition, keeping the site compliant and safe.

You will lead risk management, investigations and safety culture while working with the management team to drive improvements. Immediate start, on-site role.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or Level 6) required.
• Experience managing HSE in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE leadership and act as the site’s advisor on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Maintain compliance with kp standards and UK legislation; ensure ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / BRCGS systems run smoothly.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and control; carry out incident investigations to prevent recurrence.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

UK legislation knowledge

Interim/contract experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6)

CMIOSH desirable

Job description

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

HSE Manager - Interim

Fixed-term contract – up to 3 months

Featherstone, United Kingdom

• On-site
• Immediate start

Reports to:

Site Manager

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HSE Manager to join our Featherstone site on a fixed-term contract of up to three months. This is a hands‑on interim role to maintain and strengthen health, safety and environmental performance during a period of transition – keeping the site compliant, well‑managed and safe, and providing visible HSE leadership from day one. You’ll work closely with the site management team, hit the ground running, and make an immediate impact on risk management, compliance and safety culture.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day HSE leadership and act as the site’s trusted advisor on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Maintain compliance with kp standards and UK legislation, and keep management systems (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, BRCGS where applicable) running smoothly.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and control, and carry out high-quality incident investigations that prevent recurrence.
• Support and coach managers and supervisors to sustain visible safety leadership and accountability across the site.
• Oversee inspections, audits, emergency preparedness (fire, evacuation, first aid) and environmental compliance.
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators (incidents, near-misses, audits), report to leadership, and keep momentum on continual improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification); CMIOSH desirable. Equivalent qualifications and experience considered.
• Proven HSE management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments – packaging or related industries preferred.
• Strong, practical knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and safety training.
t he ability to start quickly and operate effectively with minimal onboarding – ideally with previous interim or contract experience.

Personal Profile

• A confident, credible HSE professional who builds trust quickly and influences at all levels.
• Pragmatic, hands‑on and delivery-focused, comfortable stepping into an established site at pace.
• An excellent communicator with a genuine commitment to safety excellence.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.