Employee Wellbeing Partner in St Helens

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.

Are you passionate about workplace wellbeing and confident on a factory floor as well as in a meeting room? We are creating a brand-new role at Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) — and we are looking for someone who can shape it with us.

Purpose of the job: The Employee Wellbeing Partner supports the development of a proactive, practical wellbeing approach across our UK operations. The role focuses on improving overall employee wellbeing by identifying themes, raising awareness, and supporting the delivery of initiatives that contribute to a positive and sustainable workplace culture. Working closely with HR and HSE, the Employee Wellbeing Partner acts as a subject matter expert and enabler — complementing existing functions and bringing wellbeing to life where it matters most: on site, with our people.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of a wellbeing approach across UK sites, initially focusing on St Helens and Featherstone
• Identify key wellbeing themes and trends across sites (e.g. absence patterns, engagement, fatigue), providing insight to HR and leadership teams
• Design and deliver practical wellbeing initiatives (e.g. awareness sessions, campaigns, employee engagement activities) tailored to site needs
• Work closely with HR to support wellbeing-related topics, providing expertise, ideas and content to strengthen existing initiatives
• Collaborate with HSE and other functions where relevant, while ensuring clear boundaries of responsibility
• Engage directly with employees on site to raise awareness and encourage participation in wellbeing initiatives
• Support the organisation of wellbeing events, workshops and campaigns, ensuring visibility and uptake
• Liaise with external providers (e.g. occupational health, wellbeing partners) where required
• Stay informed on best practices and bring practical, relevant ideas into the business

Functional knowledge and skills:

• Sound understanding of workplace wellbeing, health promotion or related practice, and how it applies in an operational environment
• Ability to translate wellbeing ideas into simple, effective, site-appropriate initiatives
• Awareness of data and trends, with the ability to identify areas of focus and provide meaningful insight
• Understanding of the boundaries between wellbeing support and clinical services (occupational health, EAP), and confidence in signposting appropriately

Educational requirements/qualifications and experience:

• Relevant background in wellbeing, health promotion, psychology, occupational health or a related field
• Experience in a site-based or operational environment (manufacturing experience advantageous)
• Experience designing or delivering employee-facing initiatives, events or campaigns
• Full UK driving licence (regular travel between UK sites is part of the role)

Key competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels — from shop floor to leadership
• Practical, hands-on and visible: comfortable being present in operations and building trust face to face
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple locations with minimal supervision
• Well organised, with good coordination skills and follow-through
• Positive, inclusive and credible — someone people find easy to talk to

What makes this role special: This is a new role within kp FP UK — with genuine scope to shape it and evolve it based on impact over time. The initial focus is on selected sites, with potential to expand following evaluation. If you want a wellbeing role where you see the people you support every week, not just in a survey — this is it.

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

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.