Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant

Job description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. The below client is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation.

Job Title: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant

Location: Sandwich, UK

Job Type: Contract

WorkType : Onsite

Job Description:

• The EHS Assistant will support Environment, Health & Safety activities across UK R&D sites, ensuring compliance with UK EHS legislation and internal standards.
• The role involves hands-on site support, contractor oversight, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and EHS documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)

• Ensure Safe Systems of Work are implemented and followed across R&D sites.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Issue permits to work and communicate requirements to relevant personnel.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved RAMS.
• Stop work where unsafe practices or conditions are observed.

Inspections, Audits & Compliance

• Coordinate and manage statutory inspection schedules and follow-up actions.
• Support audit preparation and track corrective actions to closure.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and report findings.

Risk Assessment & Change Control

• Support the completion and review of risk assessments.
• Participate in change control processes, assessing EHS risks related to new processes, equipment, or materials.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Incident Management

• Carry out initial EHS reviews and investigations of near misses, good saves, and incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and document findings.
• Assist in developing, tracking, and closing corrective and preventive actions.

Documentation & Communication

• Support the preparation and review of EHS procedures and documentation.
• Monitor and respond to the UK R&D EHS group email inbox.
• Compile and distribute EHS communications and promotional materials for safety initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Support EHS data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare performance reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and EHS best practice.

Skills & Competencies

• Good 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 with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
• Practical experience in an EHS or health & safety support role.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or R&D environment is advantageous.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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