Environmental Health Safety Assistant

Job description

CPL are working with a Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing organisation in their search for an Environment, Health and Safety Assistant to join their team in Sandwich.

Summary

This is a critical role when it comes to supporting compliance with UK EHS regulations and internal standards across R&D sites, helping maintain safe systems, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) are followed; review RAMS, issue permits, and stop unsafe work.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and track follow‑up actions.
• Support audits and perform regular workplace inspections.
• Maintain Declaration of Conformity documentation.
• Assist with risk assessments and implementation of safety measures.
• Participate in change control to assess and mitigate EHS risks.
• Conduct initial reviews of incidents, near misses, and good saves; support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage the UK R&D EHS inbox and contribute to safety communications.
• Support creation and review of EHS procedures and performance reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of UK EHS regulations, risk assessments, incident investigation, SSOW.
• Strong organisation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Practical EHS experience; pharmaceutical experience beneficial.

For more information, please get in touch or message jamie.keith@cpl.com

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