Health and Safety Coordinator - UK's No.1 Soap FMCG. Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading soap manufacturer is seeking a proactive Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator for their operations in the UK. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum plus an excellent benefits package, including 33 days of holiday and pension contributions. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and possess NEBOSH qualifications, driving compliance and safety culture within the company. Remote working options are available on Fridays.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary

Income Protection Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a manufacturing/FMCG environment, ideally within an SME.
• Good knowledge of environmental practices and compliance within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Experience in ISO9001/ ISO14001/ ISO45001 internal audit practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SHE compliance with legal and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong SHE culture across all levels.
• Oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident investigations.

Skills

FMCG Experience

Safety, Health and Environment Experience

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

Internal Audit Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Role at a Glance

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Coordinator

Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays

£35,000 per annum + 33 days holiday, rising with service

Full Time - Permanent

Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to HelpHand (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More…

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted

Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base

Who’s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More…

Your Background / Skills

FMCG Experience. NEBOSH & Internal Audit qualifications. Safety, Health and Environment Experience.

Our Story

Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world’s top brands as a leading supplier and partner.

In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production.

As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we’re not stopping there—we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create.

Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being.

We don’t just make soap—we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Soapworks Ltd is looking for a proactive and driven Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to champion a culture of safety and environmental excellence across our operations.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping, implementing, and continually improving our safety, health and environment standards - ensuring not only compliance but setting new benchmarks for workplace well-being and environmental care.

With ambitious goals and formative plans for a new factory, we need someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure SHE compliance with legal and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong SHE culture across all levels.
• Develop and support SHE skills among managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage health & safety policies, procedures, records, and compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, and client standards.
• Lead Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure timely completion of action points.
• Monitor and communicate legislative updates and SHE performance KPIs.
• Maintain environmental compliance documentation and reporting.
• Ensure personal and organizational adherence to health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Education/Qualifications

• NEBOSH Qualification
• Internal Audit Qualification

Experience/Skills/Knowledge

• Experience of working within a manufacturing/FMCG environment, ideally within an SME.
• Good knowledge of environmental practices and compliance within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Experience in ISO9001/ ISO14001/ ISO45001 internal audit practices.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience of developing and conducting engaging SHE presentations including induction training and toolbox talks.
• Experience of continuous improvement tools and techniques would be advantageous.

Aptitudes/Attributes

• Problem Solving
• Initiative
• Self-starter
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Clear & engaging communicator – written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain good relationships with management, workers and visitors
• Able to demonstrate leadership in all things SHE
• Critical thinking
• Integrity

Other job requirements

• Clean driving license ideal but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Market Salary
• 4-weekly pay cycle
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service
• Pension
• Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary
• Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role
• Access to HelpHand who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers.

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