Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator - NEBOSH. Hybrid

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

Job summary

A leading soap manufacturer is seeking a proactive Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to ensure compliance and promote a positive safety culture. Located in the UK, the role involves managing health & safety policies and overseeing environmental compliance. Ideal candidates have FMCG experience and NEBOSH qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000, with benefits including 33 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension

Income Protection Benefit

Help@Hand (EAP, GP and Physio Services)

Death in Service benefit 3x Annual Salary

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment, ideally within an SME.
• Good knowledge of environmental practices and compliance in manufacturing/FMCG.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SHE compliance with legal and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong SHE culture.
• Develop and support SHE skills among staff.

Skills

FMCG experience

NEBOSH qualification

Internal Audit qualification

Safety, Health and Environment experience

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Internal Audit qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

The ‘Bar is Back' - and we need your safety expertise, environmental awareness, and passion for wellbeing to support our growth from 20 million to 70 million bars per year. At Soapworks, we create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands, and we're looking for a proactive, hands-on Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to help protect our people, processes, and planet as we scale up production. From driving a positive safety culture to ensuring environmental compliance and promoting health and wellbeing across the site, you'll play a central role in shaping a safe, responsible, and high-performing environment. At Soapworks, we don't just make soap: we create a wide range of hair and body cleansers, as well as aromatic oils. As our SHE Coordinator, you'll be part of every step—ensuring our growth is safe, sustainable, and responsible, while supporting and inspiring a passionate team to reach new heights.

The Role at a Glance

Role: Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Coordinator

Location: Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays

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

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Benefits: Excellent package including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Help@Hand (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary, and more.

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted

Company: UK’s Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base

Notable mentions: 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 EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. We are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Beyond business, we run the SOAP AID programme to donate life-saving soap bars to areas of need or after natural disasters, 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

Overview: 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. You will shape, implement, and continually improve our safety, health and environment standards, ensuring compliance and setting new benchmarks for workplace well-being and environmental care. We have ambitious goals and plans for a new factory, and 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 in a manufacturing/FMCG environment, ideally within an SME.
• Good knowledge of environmental practices and compliance in manufacturing/FMCG.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal audits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience developing and delivering engaging SHE presentations, including induction training and toolbox talks.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and techniques is advantageous.

Aptitudes / Attributes

• Problem solving
• Initiative
• Self-starter
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Clear and engaging communication (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain good relationships with management, workers, and visitors
• Demonstrated SHE leadership
• 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 Help@Hand (EAP, GP & Physio services) with discounts for retailers

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