EHS & Hygiene Officer

Established in 2015, Washmen is your go-to app for outsourcing your dry cleaning and laundry. An award-winning pioneer in its industry, Washmen is well-recognized for its quality, consistency, and convenience. Washmen’s mission is to replace your washing and drying machine using state-of-the-art technology and a user-friendly app. The service is aimed at people who lead busy lives and need quick solutions for tasks that consume big chunks of their day.

Washmen operates in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and caters to more than 60,000 users. Washmen’s offices in Dubai, Beirut & Istanbul are home to a steadily growing team of young professionals.

The EHS & Hygiene Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining the health, safety, environmental and hygiene standards across the organization. This position involves overseeing the implementation of safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of safety, environmental and hygiene awareness. Working closely with the HSE Manager, the officer will focus on continuously improving safety practices, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring all operations comply with established safety standards.

Assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing HSE policies and procedures.

Conduct regular risk assessments, safety inspections, and environmental audits.

Monitor chemical handling, storage, and disposal to ensure compliance with regulations.

Ensure adherence to local and international safety, environmental, and hygiene standards.

Conduct workplace hygiene inspections (cleanliness, sanitation, contamination risks).

Promote hygiene awareness among staff through training and awareness programs.

Support occupational health assessments and medical surveillance programs.

Ensure safe handling of chemicals and biological materials.

Investigate incidents, near misses, and hygiene-related nonconformities.

Recommend and implement corrective actions based on investigation findings.

Support emergency response plans, including chemical spills, contamination, and hygiene emergencies.

Conduct drills and ensure equipment (fire, safety, hygiene) is maintained.

Assist in performing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

Conduct hygiene assessments and occupational health audits.

Track trends and propose improvements to safety, environmental, and hygiene programs.

Maintain records of inspections, incidents, risk assessments, and training sessions.

Prepare reports for management, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Document hygiene and environmental performance metrics.

Work closely with operations, maintenance, and cleaning/hygiene teams.

Promote a culture of safety, hygiene, and environmental responsibility across all levels.

Stay updated with best practices, regulations, and industry standards in EHS and hygiene.

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Safety, Microbiology, or related field.

NEBOSH IGC certification; IOSH Managing Safely is mandatory.

Certifications in First Aid, Fire Safety are advantageous.

Strong knowledge in ISO 45001,ISO 14001, and hygiene-related standards (ISO 22000/HACCP)

3–5 years’ experience in health, safety, environmental, and hygiene roles.

Knowledge of chemical safety, risk assessments, hygiene audits, and workplace inspections.

Strong reporting and documentation skills.

Valid UAE Driving License.

Fluency in English & Hindi; additional languages are a plus. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Good to have knowledge of tools such as Notion, Asana, Slack, or similar platforms for collaboration and task management.

Exposure to various operational environments, including possible exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals. Occasional travel may be required for site inspections or meetings. The role may require shift work, including night shifts, to ensure continuous HSE oversight.

Be part of a fast-growing and innovative digital laundry company.

Work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment focused on sustainability and employee well-being.

Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Competitive salary and benefits package will be offered based on qualifications, skills and experience.

If you are passionate about health, safety, and environmental stewardship, and want to make a difference in a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Washmen.