Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant

General 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.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

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

Location: Cambridge

Work Type: Contract

Part-time: 2 days per week / 16 hours per week

WorkType : Onsite

Job Description:

• The EHS Assistant will support the delivery of Environment, Health & Safety programmes across UK Research & Development (R&D) sites.
• The role is critical in ensuring compliance with UK EHS regulations, internal standards, and best practices, while supporting continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• The position reports directly to the GWE R&D EHS Lead and is site-based in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities:

Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)

• Ensure SSOW compliance across R&D sites.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Issue permits to work and communicate requirements to relevant personnel.
• Conduct performance checks on contractor activities to ensure work is executed in line with approved RAMS.
• Stop work where unsafe practices or methods are observed.

Statutory Inspections

• Coordinate and manage statutory inspection schedules.
• Track follow-up actions and ensure timely closure.

Audits & Inspections

• Support audit preparation activities.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines.
• Carry out routine workplace inspections.

Declaration of Conformity

• Assist with the management and maintenance of Declaration of Conformity documentation.
• Ensure equipment complies with relevant regulatory and safety standards.

Risk Assessment

• Support completion and review of risk assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and maintain effective safety controls.

Change Control

• Participate in change control processes to assess EHS risks linked to new equipment, materials, or processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Incident Investigation

• Conduct initial reviews and investigations of EHS incidents, near misses, and good saves.
• Perform root cause analysis and maintain investigation documentation.
• Support the development and tracking of corrective and preventive action plans.

Communication & Engagement

• Support responses to the UK R&D EHS group mailbox.
• Compile EHS communications and promotional content for internal programmes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Support the creation and review of EHS procedures.
• Contribute to data analysis, trend identification, and preparation of EHS performance reports.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a strong EHS culture focused on continuous improvement, best practice, and operational excellence.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of UK EHS regulations and best practices.
• Practical understanding of Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Auditing, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and report/procedure preparation.

Qualifications & Experience

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

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