EHS Assistant

Job description

EHS Assistant - Environment, Health & Safety Assistant

Pay Rate: £21.61 per hour

Location: Sandwich, Kent – onsite

Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract Length: 12 months

Position Overview

The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with all relevant EHS regulations and internal standards across our Research & Development (R&D) sites. The successful candidate will provide support to the UK Health and Safety programmes, initiatives and systems in place.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Ensure SSOW is adhered to at R&D sites, including reviewing risk assessments & method statements (RAMS), issuing appropriate permit documents, and communicating with relevant personnel. Carry out performance checks to ensure contractor work aligns with RAMS, stopping work if unsafe practices are observed.
• Statutory Inspections: Manage and coordinate site schedules for inspections and follow‑up actions.
• Audit & Inspection Programmes: Support audit preparation and ensure timely follow‑up of corrective actions. Conduct regular workplace inspections.
• Declaration of Conformity: Assist in managing and documenting Declaration of Conformity records, ensuring equipment meets applicable standards and regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Support the completion and review of risk assessments. Work with stakeholders to implement safety measures and maintain compliance.
• Change Control: Participate in change control processes by assessing EHS risks associated with new processes, equipment, or materials introduced to R&D sites. Collaborate cross‑functionally to develop and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Incident Investigations: Conduct initial EHS reviews and investigations of good saves, near misses, and incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and documentation. Assist in developing and tracking corrective and preventive action plans.
• Communications: Support responses to the UK R&D EHS group email account. Compile promotional communications for inclusion in the EHS communications programme.
• Documentation: Support the creation and review of procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to data analysis and performance reporting to identify trends. Promote continuous improvement, best practice, and EHS excellence.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of UK EHS regulations and best practices.
• Understanding of Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Auditing, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and team‑working abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and document/report writing.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Practical experience within a health and safety role, including involvement in EHS improvement initiatives.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is advantageous.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sandwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English