EHS Graduate: Environmental Compliance & Waste

Kronospan; Chirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a proactive EHS Graduate to join the Environment, Health & Safety team at the Chirk site. You will support waste collections, assist audits, and help maintain environmental records while gaining hands-on training in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on waste management, compliance, and data reporting, offering structured development within a leading wood-based panel producer. No prior experience is required, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related technical/scientific discipline (candidates from other disciplines with a genuine interest in environmental compliance and waste management will also be considered)
• No prior work experience required - full training will be provided
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Well organised, with strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills, comfortable liaising with contractors, regulators and members of the public
• A full UK driving licence is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support scheduled waste collections across site, working closely with contractors and internal departments
• Carry out internal waste audits, weekly waste ticket reviews and waste sampling, helping to drive continuous improvement in waste segregation and minimisation
• Assist with the weekly environmental audit checker and support wider EHS audits and site inspections
• Help prepare monthly KPI reports and maintain accurate environmental records
• Support the investigation and response to noise, odour and dust complaints from the public and regulators
• Provide general administrative support to the EHS team, along with other ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kronospan is seeking a proactive EHS Graduate to join the Environment, Health & Safety team at the Chirk site. You will support waste collections, assist audits, and help maintain environmental records while gaining hands-on training in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on waste management, compliance, and data reporting, offering structured development within a leading wood-based panel producer. No prior experience is required, with full training provided.