Temporary

SHE SUPPORT

Manpower UK
Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0PR
money-bag £50000 - £53000 per annum
Posted: 31 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Ref: BBBH444451

About the Role

Manpower UK seeks an interim SHE Support professional for a six-month temporary contract at a global FMCG organisation's research and development site in Bedfordshire. Based at Colworth Science Park in Sharnbrook (MK44), this full-time position requires 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with car access essential. The salary reaches £53,000 per annum pro rata. Reporting to the Manufacturing and Engineering Manager, you will serve as the primary safety, health, and environment contact for the processing team within this innovation centre. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance, conducting assessments, and advising on operational practices. Candidates should possess robust SHE expertise, preferably from manufacturing or laboratory settings, alongside strong communication abilities. This role suits a professional seeking immediate interim engagement.

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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 Randamp;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, Randamp;D or a similarly operational environment.

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

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