EHS Manager - Interim

Klöckner Pentaplast; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for a fixed-term interim role at our Featherstone site. You will lead health, safety and environmental performance during a transition, maintaining compliance and driving a strong safety culture from day one.

The role reports to the Site Manager and requires hands-on leadership, quick start capability and collaboration with site management to manage risks and sustain safety excellence.

Qualifications

• HSE leadership across site operations.
• Knowledge of UK HSE legislation and standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and safety training.
• Previous interim/contract assignments advantageous.

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 management systems run smoothly.
• Lead risk assessment, incident investigations and preventive actions to stop recurrence.
• Coach managers to sustain visible safety leadership and accountability across the site.
• Oversee inspections, audits, emergency preparedness and environmental compliance.
• Monitor safety metrics and drive continual improvement initiatives.

Skills

HSE management

UK health & safety knowledge

Manufacturing environment experience

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.

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.
• The 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.