Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (Multiple Roles & Locations) Industrial Placeme[...]

GSK; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking Environmental Health and Safety placement students for a 1-year program in Worthing and Barnard Castle. Candidates will assist with inspections, conduct risk assessments, and support EHS projects while contributing to sustainability initiatives. A competitive salary of £25,400 is offered, alongside a bonus and additional benefits. Early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance

Employee recognition programs

2 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate program.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is mandatory.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHS inspections and audits.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety programs.
• Analyze EHS performance data and trends.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Teamworking

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

The EHS function at the Barnard Castle site is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance across the site. We work to maintain compliance with legal and corporate requirements, reduce environmental impact, and promote a strong safety culture. The team supports risk management, incident investigation, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects to protect people, the environment, and business operations.

Role 1 - EHS Placement (Barnard Castle)

Key Placement Learnings

• Assist with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) inspections and audits across the site to ensure compliance with internal standards and legal requirements.
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification - Understanding how to evaluate workplace risks and implement control measures.
• Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis - Learning structured approaches to investigate incidents and prevent recurrence.
• Regulatory Awareness - Gaining knowledge of environmental and health & safety legislation and compliance requirements and contribute to sustainability and waste management initiatives, including data collection and reporting.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Collecting, interpreting, and presenting EHS performance data including supporting the review and update of EHS documentation, such as procedures, checklists, and safety data.
• Communication & Collaboration - Working with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture including assisting in developing and delivering EHS awareness campaigns and training materials for site teams.
• Project Management - Supporting EHS projects from planning through to implementation.

Role 2 - Environmental Health and Safety Support - Ware

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required

Overview of the Department

The site EHS team at Ware are responsible for the safety of staff, contractors and visitors on site. The team specialise in different fields including engineering activities, ergonomics, manual handling, noise, COSHH and high-risk activities.

Key Placement Learnings

• Organising and running site meetings, understanding of site safety requirements and implementing standards, point of contact for contractors and staff on safety concerns.
• Undertake Risk Assessments and develop the site Machinery Safety improvement program.
• Own elements of the Contractor safety improvement program.
• Improve EHS training methods to include new technologies/methods by keeping up to date on health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Use EHS data analysis to improve EHS performance by understanding the impact of the workplace on the environment and how to minimize negative effects.
• Analyse procedures and standards to both simplify and improve our approach and implement preventative measures, as well as deliver training programmes to staff.
• Gain skills in emergency response planning by preparing for and responding to workplace emergencies.

Role 3 - Environment, Health & Safety Associate - Worthing

Degree requirements: Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other relevant Engineering degree subject.
Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required

Overview of the Department

The Worthing EHS department supports the safe day to day operations of the site tablets manufacturing process, operational engineering and capital project delivery, quality, waste management, and security arrangements. Expertise within the team span from, but not limited to, Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety, Workplace Transport, Occupational Health, Emergency Response, Chemical & Biological Agents, and Waste Management.

Key Placement Learnings

• Conducting Risk Assessments to identify potential hazards and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Developing and implementing safety programs
• Supporting EHS Audits
• Data analysis and reporting - analysing EHS performance data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Enhancing EHS technology usage
• Environmental Sustainability initiatives
• Managing and leading EHS projects from inception to completion, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering or any other STEM related degree.

Other requirements

• You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK or ROI University for the duration of your placement. If you have already graduated with a bachelor's degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme. Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams
• Communication (written & verbal)
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Networking
• Data analysis and management
• Technical skills (detailed within each role description)

Why GSK?

We are 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it is the right thing to do. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited by law. We support an agile working culture where possible.

Notes: Some regulatory and compliance details apply for US-based interviews. See CMS Open Payments for more information.

Salary, Duration and Application

Duration: 1 year (approximately)

Salary: £25,400 plus a bonus

Application Closing: Early applications are encouraged as adverts may close early. Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?

What we offer

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs and wellbeing resources.
• Private healthcare insurance, including 24-hour online GP access.
• Optional protection benefits (identity, long-term care, home, auto, and pet insurance).
• Opportunities for networking and development through Employee Resource Groups and IPUnite.
• 2 volunteering days per year.

Why join us? GSK aims to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.