Manpower is currently seeking an interim SHE Support professional to join a leading global FMCG organisation and become an integral part of its fast-paced environment.

The position is based at the client's Research & Development facility at Colworth Science Park in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), which is accessible by car.

This is a full-time temporary role for six months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £53,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

About the Role

The site's processing team is seeking an experienced Safety, Health and Environment professional to provide temporary support within its global innovation centre.

Reporting to the Manufacturing & Engineering Manager, you will act as the primary contact for safety, health and environmental matters relating to the client's operations at Colworth. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work autonomously, make informed decisions and take ownership of site SHE priorities.

The immediate focus will be split between practical SHE support and audit readiness, including reviewing documentation, identifying gaps and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.

Experience within FMCG or an R&D environment would be advantageous; however, candidates with strong SHE experience gained within other manufacturing, engineering or operational environments will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main safety and health contact for the client's operations at Colworth, providing practical support to employees, visitors and contractors.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring the site is prepared and resulting actions are completed.

• Review SHE documentation, procedures and controls, identifying gaps and implementing improvements.

• Lead or support incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

• Create and maintain a safety inspection programme, ensuring actions are recorded and closed within agreed timescales.

• Monitor and report safety performance and leading indicators, including audits and behavioural observations.

• Promote a strong behavioural safety culture and encourage near-miss reporting.

• Support PUWER compliance by ensuring equipment risk assessments, operating procedures and training records are current.

• Oversee contractor safety and permit-to-work requirements.

• Provide SHE metrics and updates for site leadership.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

• Support environmental compliance and reporting, including waste management and sustainability initiatives.

• Help identify opportunities to reduce waste, water and electricity use.

• Support the investigation and reporting of environmental incidents.

About You

You will be a proactive SHE professional who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of operational safety priorities. You will be equally confident providing hands-on support and completing the documentation and reporting required for compliance and audit readiness.

You will ideally have:

• Strong health and safety experience gained within manufacturing, engineering, R&D or a similarly operational environment.

• Experience with safety management systems, audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance documentation.

• Experience identifying gaps in existing controls and implementing corrective actions.

• Knowledge of equipment safety and safe systems of work.

• Experience supporting incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

• The confidence to work autonomously, make decisions and influence stakeholders.

• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.

• A relevant degree, apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience.

• A NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent qualification is highly desirable. Candidates without a formal qualification should have substantial relevant industry experience.

• FMCG or R&D experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Environmental experience or qualifications such as IEMA or Environmental NEBOSH would be beneficial but are not essential.

Colworth Science Park Working Environment

• Nine miles from Bedford

• 18 miles from the M1

• Modern working environment within a beautiful listed building

• Large green outdoor spaces

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