Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Officer

Scott Bader Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of advanced composites is seeking a SHE Officer to support safety, health, and environmental standards at their UAE site. The role includes delivering effective training and guidance, managing compliance with ISO and safety regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a high-risk environment. A competitive salary and bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ SHE experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar high-risk environment.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment principles, including hazardous chemical assessments.
• Proven ability to deliver effective SHE training across operational, laboratory and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, up-to-date advice to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Assist with risk assessments and ensure completion of corrective actions.
• Support the management of ISO 14001 and contractor safety through monitoring and audits.

Skills

SHE experience

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Behavioral safety

Training delivery

Tools

HAZOP

ISO 14001

LOPA

Job description

Overview

As our new SHE Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safety, health and environmental standards at our UAE site. Working closely with the Site SHE Lead, you’ll help ensure we meet both legislative and company requirements by putting effective protective and preventative measures into practice.

You’ll provide timely training, guidance and support to colleagues at all levels, helping to build a strong safety culture, minimise risks, and enhance engagement across the site. Your proactive approach will make a real difference in protecting people, the environment, and our operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, up-to-date advice to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements, monitor performance, and report on key safety metrics.
• Assist with risk assessments, Process Safety Management (PSM) program including involvement with Hazard Identification (HAZID) and ensure completion of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Act as an agent of change by challenging unsafe practices, promoting behavioural safety (BBS), and delivering effective SHE training across all levels.
• Support the management of ISO 14001, waste minimisation, contractor safety, and legal compliance registers through monitoring, audits, and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee daily safety systems including fire alarms, gate security, inspections, and waste management, ensuring timely investigations, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Minimum of 3 years’ SHE experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar high-risk environment.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment principles, including hazardous chemical assessments.
• Proven ability to deliver effective SHE training across operational, laboratory and office teams.
• Familiarity with process safety tools (e.g. HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA) and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English and Hindi.

What’s in it for me?

A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies.Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became thefirst UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificatewhen the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect.We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.