Lead SHE Coordinator

Croda; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in the UK is looking for a SHE Coordinator to support operational safety and compliance in Leek, Staffordshire. The ideal candidate will be passionate about SHE, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have experience in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include developing SHE management systems, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident investigations. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal growth within a global organization.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

25 days paid holiday

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a positive working attitude.
• Capable of explaining technical information simply.
• Practical experience of developing control strategies.
• Ability to tackle fundamental causes of SHE failings.
• Capable of delivering engaging SHE training.

Responsibilities

• Support SHE Manager in management systems development.
• Prepare various risk assessments and oversee actions.
• Lead incident investigations and site SHE committee participation.
• Support SHE performance and practice improvements.

Skills

Passion for SHE

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to influence teams

Detailed understanding of SHE regulations

Incident investigation capability

Experience in manufacturing environments

Effective trainer

Experience in chemical industry

Job description

SHE Coordinator / Lead SHE Coordinator

Vacancy Number: req5560

Location: Leek

Location Address: Barnfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QJ, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 18 / 01 / 2026

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever‑growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a SHE Coordinator / Lead SHE Coordinator to join our team at Leek. This role could be either a SHE Coordinator or a Lead SHE Coordinator for the right candidate, dependent on skills and experience. We’re looking for someone who can grow into a leadership role and will provide the exposure, challenges, and support necessary to facilitate this.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical SHE leadership to support the site’s operations, research, laboratory and maintenance functions, as well as coordinate the safe and efficient operations on site in accordance to the SHE management systems and regulatory requirements.

This will include ensuring compliance to internal and external SHE standards, regulations and legislation, monitoring and identifying opportunities to make improvements to SHE performance on site and communicating with all employees as appropriate regarding safety matters. You will also maintain a full range of risk control programmes and procedures to minimise risk and manage foreseeable emergencies.

Who We’re Looking For :

• You will have a passion for SHE with an enthusiastic, optimistic working attitude, good team spirit, and be self‑motivated.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be capable of explaining technical information in a simple and impactful manner, as well as being an effective relationship builder.
• You will have the ability to influence, effectively work with and lead cross‑functional / multidisciplinary teams, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• You will have a detailed understanding of SHE regulations associated with a chemical site. You will have practical experience of developing and implementing a wide range of suitable control strategies.
• You will be a capable incident investigator having the ability to go beyond solving immediate causes, to identify and tackle fundamental system and cultural causes of SHE failings.
• You will have experience of manufacturing environments.
• You will be an effective trainer. Capable of developing and delivering high quality, engaging SHE training both to employees and contractors.
• Experience within the chemical industry is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliant management systems is desirable but not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Support the SHE Manager in the development and maintenance of the SHE management systems.
• Preparing various types of risk assessments, general, COSHH, PUWER, etc. and supporting the completion of actions from these assessments.
• Take a lead role in incident investigations.
• Participate in the site SHE committee and Human Performance Learning Groups.
• Support activities associated with improving SHE practice and performance within the site.

What We Offer :

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including :

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information

This role is based at our Leek site in Staffordshire and will require most of your working time to be site based. Flexible working is available on an ad‑hoc basis.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email .

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.