HSE Manager

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG in Featherstone, UK, is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance at our Featherstone site, driving a mature safety culture and ensuring legal compliance.

You will work closely with site management, coach leaders, oversee risk assessments, investigations and training, and drive sustainability improvements in waste, emissions and energy.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or Level 6) or equivalent; CMIOSH desirable.
• 5+ years’ HSE experience in manufacturing environments, packaging preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and safety training.
• Regulated environment experience (food/pharma/packaging) with Lean/continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE strategy for Featherstone site aligned with kp standards and UK law.
• Coach leaders and embed personal accountability for safety across the site.
• Ensure compliance and manage systems (ISO 45001, 14001, BRCGS where applicable).
• Lead risk identification, assessments, investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop training programs and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and sustainability improvements.
• Analyse safety metrics to drive continual improvement.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

Lean / continuous improvement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6

Job description

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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 onclimate 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

Featherstone, United Kingdom · On-site

Reports to: Site Manager

The Role

Lead health, safety and environmental performance at our Featherstone site – driving a mature safety culture, strong risk management and full legal compliance. Working closely with the site management team, you’ll make HSE integral to how the site operates, coaching leaders and embedding personal accountability for safety at every level.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the site’s HSE strategy in line with kp standards and UK legislation, acting as the trusted advisor who challenges and influences operational decisions.
• Build a mature safety culture – coaching managers and supervisors, strengthening visible safety leadership and embedding accountability for risk.
• Ensure compliance and effective management systems (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, BRCGS where applicable), leading inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and control, and run high-quality incident investigations that find systemic causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop competency and training programmes – induction, refresher and risk-specific – and create an environment where employees actively identify and challenge hazards.
• Oversee emergency preparedness (fire, evacuation, first aid, crisis) and drive environmental compliance and sustainability improvements (waste, emissions, energy).
• Analyse leading and lagging indicators (TRIR, incidents, near-misses, audits), spot trends and give leadership the insight to drive continual improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification); working towards or holding CMIOSH is desirable. Equivalent qualifications and experience considered.
• 5+ years’ HSE 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.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and safety training.
• Experience in a regulated environment (food, pharma or consumer packaging) and knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement are an advantage.

Personal Profile

• A strong leader and influencer who drives cultural change and engages people at every level.
• An excellent communicator and trainer, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and results-driven, 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 fromunderrepresented 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 theorganization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.