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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: 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. 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., • Coordinate and manage statutory inspection schedules., • Support audit preparation activities., • Ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines., • Assist with the management and maintenance of Declaration of Conformity documentation., • Support completion and review of risk assessments., • Participate in change control processes to assess EHS risks linked to new equipment, materials, or processes., • Conduct initial reviews and investigations of EHS incidents, near misses, and good saves., • Perform root cause analysis and maintain investigation documentation., • Support responses to the UK R&D EHS group mailbox., • Support the creation and review of EHS procedures., • 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., • 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. TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

EHS Assistant - Environment, Health & Safety Assistant Pay Rate: £21.61 per hour Location: Cambridge – onsite Working Pattern: Part Time – 2 days per week, 8 hours per day 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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Job Title: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant. The EHS Assistant will support the delivery of Environment, Health & Safety programmes across UK Research & Development (R&D) sites.

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