HSE Manager

Klöckner Pentaplast; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for our Featherstone site in the United Kingdom. You will lead health, safety and environmental performance, embedding a mature safety culture and ensuring full legal compliance.

You will coach leaders, manage risk, drive audits and lead incident investigations to prevent recurrence, while developing training programmes and coordinating emergency preparedness and sustainability improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent; CMIOSH desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and safety training.
• Experience in regulated environments (food/pharma/packaging) and lean/CI ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s HSE strategy in line withkp standards and UK legislation.
• Coach leaders to embed personal accountability for safety at all levels.
• Ensure compliance, audits and assurance activities for ISO/BRCGS where applicable.
• Lead risk assessment, investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Develop training programmes and competency across induction and refresher modules.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and drive environmental improvements (waste, energy).
• Analyse safety indicators and support continual improvement.

Skills

Leadership

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge (UK)

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6)

CMIOSH (desirable)

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

BRCGS (where applicable)

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

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 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.