Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator - NEBOSH. Hybrid

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

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to champion a culture of safety and environmental excellence. The role will oversee compliance and promote continuous improvement within the organization. Applicants should hold a NEBOSH qualification and have experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment. This full-time role offers a salary of £35,000 per annum along with 33 days holiday and various benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday, rising with service

Death in service benefit of 3x salary

Access to EAP, GP & Physio services

Pension

Income protection after 1 year

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure SHE compliance with legal and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong SHE culture.
• Lead Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

Internal Audit Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Overview

The Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Coordinator will champion a culture of safety and environmental excellence across Soapworks operations as the business scales. The role focuses on safety, health, wellbeing, and environmental compliance, supporting and inspiring a proactive team to achieve high performance and responsible growth. Location: Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays. Salary: £35,000 per annum + 33 days holiday, rising with service. Full-time, permanent. Benefits include pension, income protection, access to EAP, GP and physio services, Death in Service 3x annual salary, and additional benefits. Reporting to: Operations Manager.

Company background: Soapworks is the UKs largest bar soap manufacturer with a global customer base, producing a range of bar soaps, hair and body cleansers, and aromatic oils. The company is part of the Daabon Group and has received EcoVadis Gold for Sustainability, with a commitment to net-zero by 2040 and a SOAP AID programme donating soap bars to communities in need.

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 ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal audit practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in 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, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Clear and engaging written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships with management, workers, and visitors.
• Demonstrated leadership in SHE, critical thinking, and integrity.

Other job requirements

• Clean driving license is 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 EAP, GP & Physio services

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