HSE Interim Consultant

Pertemps; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing consultancy is seeking an Interim HSE Lead in Dumbarton. This site-based role will involve embedding safety practices and supporting operational teams through coaching. Candidates must have a NEBOSH certificate and a strong background in high-risk manufacturing. The contract offers a daily rate of £530, with an immediate start until March 2026. Interested candidates can contact Sophia for more details at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• HSE professionals must have a NEBOSH certificate.
• Experience in high-risk, fast-paced manufacturing is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of UK safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support front line teams with hands-on coaching.
• Facilitate engagement and ownership of safety in operational teams.
• Assist in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Provide safety data insights for informed decision-making.
• Promote a learning culture by sharing lessons and best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement in safety standards.

Skills

NEBOSH certificate

Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Incident investigations and risk assessments

Operations management

Communication and coaching

Job description

Role: Interim HSE Lead - INSIDE IR35

Client: Manufacturing Company - fast paced

Day Rate: INSIDE IR35 - £530 per day

Contract Length: Immediate start until March 2026

Location: Glasgow

Looking to hire two proven HSE professionals with a strong background in high risk and fast paced manufacturing, ideally with brewery, distillery or beverage manufacturing experience.

This is a site-based role, Monday-Friday, based in Glasgow.

Overview

• Support front line teams through visible, hands‑on coaching to embed a few working practices and build confidence in managing day‑to‑day risks.
• Facilitate the engagement and empowerment of operational teams, encouraging ownership of safety and enabling locally driven improvements.
• Build trust and influence behaviours by developing strong relationships with employees and line managers, helping to shape a positive safety culture.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, focusing on learning and root‑cause analysis to drive meaningful, preventative action.
• Provide operational teams with insight through the use of safety data and trends, enabling informed, risk‑based decision‑making.
• Apply health and safety policies, standards and procedures in a way that aligns with the realities of operations, ensuring they add value while maintaining compliance.
• Support the effective management of contractors, helping site teams ensure safe planning, coordination and control of work, and applying learning from past experience.
• Promote a learning culture by sharing relevant lessons from across the wider business and encouraging the adoption of best practices.
• Champion a mindset that looks beyond compliance, supporting continuous improvement and striving for industry‑leading safety standards.
• Support the development, testing and ongoing improvement of emergency response plans to ensure teams are prepared to respond effectively to site‑specific scenarios.
• Contribute to wider business safety improvement initiatives by supporting the implementation of company‑wide projects, tools and campaigns that enhance safety performance across all sites.

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH certificate
• High risk and fast paced background, ideally manufacturing
• Demonstrate working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and an understanding of how to apply it in a fast‑paced, operational setting.
• Confident in supporting the implementation of safety systems, policies and procedures at site or team level.
• Experience in assisting with incident investigations and risk assessments, with a focus on learning and practical improvement.
• Organised and able to manage routine responsibilities across multiple teams or work areas.
• An interest in learning about human factors and modern safety thinking

Personal Fit

• Confident and credible professional
• Able to build positive relationships on the shop floor and support a culture of openness, learning and continual improvement.
• Comfortable communicating with and coaching colleagues across different functions, using a calm, approachable style.

For more details and immediate consideration please contact Sophia, [e-mail]