EHS Assistant

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.

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